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    Leaving my laptop plugged in?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Rockin, Apr 30, 2008.

  1. Rockin

    Rockin Notebook Enthusiast

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    I leave my laptop plugged in 24/7, should I unplug it at night?
     
    Rockin, Apr 30, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Battery Guide.
     
    Lithus, Apr 30, 2008
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  3. ifti

    ifti Undiscovered

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    My M1730 needs to be run from the mains whever I use it, otherwise its not very stable. Whenever I switch the notebook off, I switch it off from the mains as well.

    I would advise you switch it off from the mains or unplug the power adaptor when not using or charging the notebook.
     
    ifti, Apr 30, 2008
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  4. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hi,
    I have always left my lappy plugged in! :D

    It may not be the best thing to do...but thus far it has not caused me problems ;)

    Knock on wood. ;)


    Hope that helps ;)
     
    Cin', Apr 30, 2008
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  5. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    i ll suggest you to plug/unplug :)
     
    Xirurg, Apr 30, 2008
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    Sparky 1720 Notebook Consultant

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    Dang! lithius beat me to it. The battery guide says it all about the consequences regarding leaving it plugged in.

    I have an inspiron 8200 with two batteries that are 7 years old and it has almost always been plugged in while on, or in the bag, and those batteries are still at about 80% original capacity.
     
    Sparky 1720, Apr 30, 2008
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