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    AC cord and battery

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Chaddy0122, Sep 11, 2005.

  1. Chaddy0122

    Chaddy0122 Newbie

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    Gotta newb question......is it ok to leave my laptop plug in for most of the time, or is it bad on the battery and its life? I have a gateway 7508gx by the way....

    Thanks,
     
    Chaddy0122, Sep 11, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It will stop charging once it hits 100%.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 12, 2005
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    howardpm Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone notice their laptop losing power while not charged? 2 days of not using my laptop from 100% full power it was down to 87%. This is the 7510GX.
     
    howardpm, Sep 13, 2005
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  4. skriefal

    skriefal Notebook Consultant

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    You had the laptop in suspend mode during this time? If so, then the battery charge will certainly decrease over two days of non-use.
     
    skriefal, Sep 14, 2005
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