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    Basic Question about using laptop batteries

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by adds_me, Feb 23, 2008.

  1. adds_me

    adds_me Newbie

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    This is probably a no brainer for most of you but I bought my first laptop which is a Compaq Presario F756NR Notebook and I'm just wondering if it is okay and safe to run the laptop without the battery? And if it is okay, will the battery have a shorter life if I don't use it for some time? Thanks in advance. :)
     
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  2. Iceman0124

    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    Wrong forum, but it should work just fine, only real caveat is if the power goes out or it gets inadvertantly unplugged, it goes off just a like a desktop with out a UPS. Properly stored your battery should be fine.
    Check out this battery guide,
     
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  3. notyou

    notyou Notebook Deity

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    Like what Icey said, there's no downside other than power outages. I've been running my laptop like this for about 4 months now charging/discharging the battery almost daily and removing it when fully charged and it still has 0% wear while my previous laptop was probably close to 10% by this same time. So it may be a little bit of a hassle removing the battery at first but it keeps your battery in good condition for much longer.
     
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