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    Charging the battery on S6231?

    Discussion in 'Fujitsu' started by dreamangel50, Mar 9, 2005.

  1. dreamangel50

    dreamangel50 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello everyone.
    When the laptop is off and you plug it into the charger, how do you know when the battery is 100% charged? Is there like a light on the outside that alerts you when it is done charging? This has me confused. Thanks in advance for any help.
     
    dreamangel50, Mar 9, 2005
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    srdhkl Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Unfortunately there is no way of knowing the charge status unless the computer is on.
     
    srdhkl, Mar 9, 2005
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  3. Doleco

    Doleco Notebook Consultant

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    I have a semi related question. How do I preserve the life span of the battery as long as possible? (ie prevent life decay).

    I was told the number 1 rule for a notebook is if you can plug it in, plug it in. However, if I do so am I suppose to remove the battery from the notebook to prevent battery life decay?

    thanks.

    edit: silly me, I forgot there is a sticky thread of my question in the hardware section. Sorry about that.
     
    Doleco, Mar 9, 2005
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