Can we leave a Notebook run 24h/24h

Hello,

I am going to buy a notebook and I think i will use less and less my Desktop as it is old enough now but my desktop use to run 24h, would i able to do same with my notebook ? or it will kill the notebook life ?

Thanks for your help an advises

 

Yes, you can.

 

You can, but it's a good idea to keep it on a flat tabletop and to clean the unit for dust often.

 

what do u mean by Flat tabletop ? u mena plan surface ? or u mean have to leave a litlle space betwwen notebook and the surfance ?

Sorry my english is not so good

 

leave space under it - most draw air from underneath to cool it.

 

I leave my notebook on 24/7. It has been that way for almost one year with no problems.

Make sure the notebook gets good cooling.

 

My ThinkPad is almost always on. No problems.

 

I have one of those P4 Prescotts running at 3.06GHz. Running that badass 24/7 probably isn't a good idea, right? Unless I want to be charged with arson?

 

My machines run 24/7 at full load (folding).

 

I ran a p4 Prescott (2.8 GHz Inspiron 9100) 24h and didnt experience much problems other than having a secondary fireplace. Just kidding...i didnt have any problems but i usually gave it a 10 minute break (shut it off) about twice a day.

 

So if i am planing to do thois you advise me to buy an external Cooler as explianed in Dummy guide, this will leave space between the Nootbook and surfance. But is these external cooling system silent ?

 

The cooler is just a stand with a fan (or fans). It is noisier than a laptop but the noise level varies among different manufacturers. See at Newegg, they have a lot of models.

 

Ok I will see if i need it Thanks alots

 

I had my laptop on all day and night (with a cooling pad) for awhile with no troubles, but standby is an excelent feature. I would use that if possible. While it will probably be OK, there is the chance that something could fail (which is why servers use RAID to preserve data).

 

It'll be fine, and you won't have to pay any other heating bills this winter

 

My laptop will also bw on all day and night, just one question.

I had my previous laptop on almost all the time (Fujitsu Amilo) and then after a while when I wanted to use it on the battery the battery was almost dead. I got like 5mins out of it and nowadays when the plug disconnects the comp shuts down. So the question - would it be wise to disconnect the battery when i use the laptop on my desk wit AC adapter and take the battery with my just for the road?

Regards, Mikko

 

How old was the Fujitsu Amilo when the battery went bad on you? They do go bad after a time.

I usually leave my battery in the laptop even though it runs 24/7. If the power goes out, then I don't loose my data. Every two weeks or so I run down the battery to keep it conditioned.

 

Don't you have some power manager which can optimize the battery lifespan
automatically? They usually come with the notebooks.

Otherwise, it's better to keep the battery in the laptop and just to reset (0%) it from time to time.

 

Thanks guys, answers really helped me.

The laptop was about two years old so the battery must have been old anyhow and that's also a good point to "reset" it every now and then.

Cheers, great forums.

 

the battery is the only problem i see, but as long as you do this you should be fine...

 

For all the people who run their notebooks 24/7, do you have any forms of aftermarket cooling? My notebook runs roughly 16 hours a day (only off when I sleep) and I see that is quite a bit of work for it, yet I don't have any other cooling such as a cooling pad/mat.

Edit - Didn't notice the 2nd page of posts.

 

So you mean there will be no harm if i leave the battery in the laptop? And laptop's battery is only last for 2 years? What if i don't use the battery often (only on the go), will my battery's life will last longer?

How about i take out the battery when at home and plug it in for on the go? is this a good idea? Please advise, thanks.

 

my aspire is same running Utorrent and leave it on
if u have a shoes carton u can cut it and use it like that

 

Very creative but couldn't of you get one from Hawalli for 5 KD.

 

Prop the rear up 1/2" or so, just to help get some air under there.

 

That is hilariously cheap... but it works! I think I'll try it.

 

Did you guys ever notice Hitachi offers the E7K100 line? It has the same MTBF as the 7K100, but they claim it is designed for applications requiring extended power on time.

 

Li-Ion batteries are made up of components that break down over time. So, as time goes by, the battery will lose its effectiveness. I actually have some 7-year old batteries that still work. Here's some good reading on the subject.

http://powernotebooks.com/articles/index.php?action=fullnews&id=24

 

The worst thing possible for lithium ion battery packs' life a extended storage at high temperature under full charge. The conditions found in most laptops running on AC power for an extended period.

Continuous storage at 100% state of charge and 40°C(100°F) results in a permanent 35%/year capacity loss or 20%/year at 25C(78F). Depending on the laptop design, the heat of computer might keep the battery pack warmed up to 100F.

If you don't really use your battery much, keep it 1/2 charged and store in the drawer. If you rarely use your battery pack, but want it it be ready and have it fully charged, I recommend refrigerated storage in an airtight bag, or else you will suffer a permanent capacity loss of 5%/ 3mo at 25C(78F) temperature.

See the chart:
http://www.batteryuniversity.com/partone-19.htm

 

Bobdare انت من الكويت اه منك طايح عليهم

 

I don't understand how that cut out shoe box works? could someone exaplain? does it just allow the hot air to go into the box while the laptop is sitting on top?

 

Looks like it raises the laptop higher above the desk surface and the holes allow for airflow into the intakes on the bottom.

 

You guys should start producing such 'shoe boxes' (more stylish probably).... you could make money from that...