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    Battery - In or out when plugged into the wall?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by chr15green, May 27, 2008.

  1. chr15green

    chr15green Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    First off, I know it seems a ridiculous question, but I've been using a dell inpsiron 8600 for about 4+ years now, almost always plugged into the wall with the battery in, had no problems whatsoever. But with just ordering the m15x and all, wanted to know whether this is right or wrong, so I don't add any more problems to the ever increasing list of issues with the m15x.

    Thanks,
    Chris
     
    chr15green, May 27, 2008
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  2. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Check out battery guide...
     
    Han Bao Quan, May 27, 2008
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  3. elijahRW

    elijahRW Notebook Deity

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    Your fine. Its normal to have the battery in the laptop even while plugged into the wall. That's also how you charge the battery :p
     
    elijahRW, May 27, 2008
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  4. chr15green

    chr15green Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thnaks very much, just found the guide :D

    That reply actually made me laugh out loud,

    Cheers,
    Chris
     
    chr15green, May 27, 2008
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  5. N00d13s

    N00d13s is too legit to quit!

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    well leaving the battery just sitting there without any activity can drain the battery faster than a normal battery.
     
    N00d13s, May 27, 2008
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  6. TheGreatGrapeApe

    TheGreatGrapeApe Notebook Evangelist

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    The other thing to remember is leaving the battery plugged in helps it acts as a UPS in case of power outages, it's come in handy for me a few times.
     
    TheGreatGrapeApe, May 27, 2008
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  7. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Batteries are replaceable.and cost like 100$. Leave it in.
     
    eleron911, May 27, 2008
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  8. bigozone

    bigozone JellyRoll touring now

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    IN


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    bigozone, May 27, 2008
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  9. shotmillions

    shotmillions Notebook Geek

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    was just about to post a topic about this hehe! thanks!
     
    shotmillions, May 27, 2008
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  10. chr15green

    chr15green Notebook Enthusiast

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    Excellent, thanks for all the help :D, will be keeping it in when I get it.
     
    chr15green, Jun 1, 2008
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