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    Remove battery while AC is on? (m1330)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Merla, May 12, 2008.

  1. Merla

    Merla Newbie

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    Just purchased my first Dell laptop (M1330) and I'm really pleased with it, however I have one question.

    Should I remove my battery (if its fully charged, got the 9 cell) when AC is connected and thereby increase battery life? Or is this just nonsense?
     
    Merla, May 12, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Battery Guide.
     
    Lithus, May 12, 2008
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  3. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    That's what I do. At home=AC POWER
    At school=BATTERY POWER
     
    McGrady, May 12, 2008
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  4. gopz

    gopz Notebook Consultant

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    The thread title sounds like you are removing the battery while the AC adapter is plugged in. Just curious, will it harm the laptop?
     
    gopz, May 12, 2008
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  5. ifti

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    Removing the battery will not harm the laptop.
    On the other hand, leaving it plugged in wont harm it either.

    When the battery is fully charged and the AC is still connected, it auto cuts off - it wont keep charging for ever, or incur any damage. I always use my M1730 from AC Power, but never remove the battery either - it acts as a UPS as well. If you run on AC and have a spike or power loss for a second, with the battery in at least you dont harm the laptop HDD etc, since the battery will keep supplying power. By removing the battery the system is more vulnerable.
     
    ifti, May 12, 2008
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