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    Couple of quick questions.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jparker0201, Apr 9, 2006.

  1. jparker0201

    jparker0201 Notebook Consultant

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    I have read a few things in threads about leaving notebooks on all the time, and whether or not to run on the battery till dead, or plug in when available. Most threads have only touched on this that I could find. About the only time I turn my computer off is when I'm at school (8 till 1 everday), and when I'm working (around 30 hours a week). I leave it on overnight and if I'm just around in town, fairly close to home.


    Then as far as the battery goes? I leave it plugged in over night and about the only time I actually use the battery and not plugged in is when I'm moving around the house. I may run it completely dead twice a week, just depending, most of the time I try to plug it in when it gets around 15%. Basically, is what I'm doing good enough, or should I keep the computer plugged in when I can?
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Leaving it on is fine. Battery will stop charging once it hits 100%.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 9, 2006
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