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    M1530 Battery question

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by tubbyd, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. tubbyd

    tubbyd Newbie

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    hi guys,

    just wondering, is it ok if i've got the battery on while the laptop's plugged into the power socket for hours at a time? or should i remove the battery and just use the power adapter...? just wondering, as i do work on my M1530 for hours while at my desk. thanks!
     
    tubbyd, Aug 24, 2008
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    thekooler Notebook Consultant

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    Battery may last longer if u remove it when using ac adapter.
     
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    tubbyd Newbie

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    oh ok. but one thing about the m1530 though, once u remove the battery, the laptop tends to be a little 'wobbly'... if u know what i mean... it doesnt lay flat on the table..
     
    tubbyd, Aug 24, 2008
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    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    Yes I had similar observations too.. more so with the 9-cell... so I just leave the battery slotted in...
     
    fonduekid, Aug 24, 2008
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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    ^^^Same here...I use the 9cell primarily, and 6 cell when remote at times...
    I always have the adapter either plugged in or nearby. ;) :)



    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 24, 2008
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    if u 've looked at the battery.. one of the rubber legs is on the physical battery itself....
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 24, 2008
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    Cin' Anathema

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    Yup seen all 3 on the 9cell! It's nice for when lying flat on desk, etc :)
     
    Cin', Aug 24, 2008
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    don813 Notebook Geek

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    then u remove the battery, just elevate the back of the laptop a little bit with a book or something on the bottom when u remove the battery...it provides better ventilation and the laptop doesn't wobble anymore
     
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    keebz Notebook Consultant

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    what if ur playing a game..i leave my laptop battery slotted in w/ the ac adapter plugged in as well..

    i notice if its not connected to the adapter, my fps in cs:source is around 30-40, when its plugged in, its consistent 99 (i capped the fps at 100). i can probbaly do the performance thing for battery saver in the battery options, but i just plug in my ac adapter to my battery, and my battery stays in the laptop...now i dont know if that will kill my battery faster but i hope it doesnt....................................
     
    keebz, Aug 24, 2008
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