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    Batter Question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by whodabomb, Jun 16, 2010.

  1. whodabomb

    whodabomb Newbie

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    So i recently bought a Toshiba Satellite A505-S6035 notebook and was wondering how to save the battery life for it. Should I remove my battery when i plug in the AC or should i not? I heard that Li-Ion batteries dont overcharge so is that true? then would i not have to remove it, because i still plug in my thing when my battery is 100% charged. Also i like to download movies once in a while but it takes a while so i leave it overnight, should i put the battery out and charge it or leave it in? Sorry im not that good with notebooks xDD Thank you for you advices!
     
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  2. Brawn

    Brawn The Awesome

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    just leave your battery in, the hassle of taking it out and putting it back in is not worth the benefit

    your battery will die sooner or later, when and if that time comes before your laptop needs to be replaced anyway, just buy a new one (by then, i bet they are ridiculously cheap on ebay)

    to answer your question though, from what i know, it is better to take the battery out because i'm guessing your notebook "trickle charges" meaning when plugged into AC with 100% charge, the laptop will slowly drain the battery, but again, this is insignificant
     
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  3. Laptopz

    Laptopz Notebook Consultant

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    I'm pretty sure it's not good to have it charging when it's at 100% ... because (not sure about this), but I believe that when it reaches 100%, it then stops charging and uses the battery until about 95%. Then it'll continue charging again (etc.)

    In any case, it would be better if you just left the battery out and just stuck the charger in (it'll be just like a desktop then - so if the power goes out / charger plug falls out you are kind of screwed with that).. Haha. But it won't wear out the battery at all if you aren't using it :p
     
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  4. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Read the battery guide...
     
    sgogeta4, Jun 16, 2010
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  5. davidfor

    davidfor Notebook Consultant

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    That's the best advice.
    Li-Ion batteries are not trickle charged like other batteries. Once the charge reached 100%, the charging stops. If it doesn't it can damage the battery.
     
    davidfor, Jun 17, 2010
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