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    Are batteries fully charged on a brand new laptop?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Viperjts10, Nov 13, 2006.

  1. Viperjts10

    Viperjts10 Notebook Evangelist

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    I ordered my brand new E1705 dell laptop, and was wondering if the batteries on the laptop come precharged.

    Also, if they don't, am I able to charge the battery while I'm using the laptop (IE: have my laptop plugged into the wall while I use it and charge the battery at the same time)

    help please, thanks.
     
    Viperjts10, Nov 13, 2006
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  2. lappy486portable

    lappy486portable Notebook Evangelist

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    Of course you can use it while it is plugged in! I am not sure if the batteries are precharged though, when I got the laptop in my sig brand new, it was charged about 1/2 way.
     
    lappy486portable, Nov 13, 2006
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  3. vespoli

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    My e1505 came with a partially charged battery. As lappy486portable said, you can def. use it plugged into the wall while allowing the batteries to charge.
     
    vespoli, Nov 13, 2006
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    Nicolas41390 Notebook Consultant

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    Mine came partually charged too, but I just plugged it in and did something else while it was charging. Most GOOD batteries will be somewhat charged because LI-PO/LI-Ion/LI-MN/LI-MG are damaged it they no chage because the polarities change and it gets all screwy, but yes, It will be partually charged, you can run it and charge it at the same time, so don't worry.
     
    Nicolas41390, Nov 13, 2006
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  5. TedJ

    TedJ Asus fan in a can!

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    LiIon batteries leave the factory with around a 40% charge, since this is the best level for long term storage. See this page at Battery University for more info.
     
    TedJ, Nov 14, 2006
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    50% exactly in mine.
     
    stamar, Nov 14, 2006
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  7. Gator

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    Should come partially charged.
     
    Gator, Nov 15, 2006
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