Sealed battery disadvantages (please help)

I need to know all the possible disadvantages of a sealed, non-removable battery. I actually don't intend to use the notebook unplugged, so even if the battery dies it would not be an issue for me. That said, can a sealed "dead" battery harm the notebook in any way? Would I be able to use the notebook plugged in without problems? Is there anything important I should be aware of?

I want to buy a notebook which has the specs I'm looking for as well as positive reviews, and literally the only thing that makes me think twice about it is this sealed battery thing, as I've never had such a notebook before. That's why I wanted to ask the experts here about all the disadvantages.

The only thing I can personally think of is if a liquid is spilled on the machine one wouldn't be able to remove the battery. But aside from that, is a sealed battery in any way problematic for someone like me who intends to use the notebook always plugged in?

Here's the notebook in question: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-N752VX-GC131T-Notebook-Review.161407.0.html

Intended use is CAD, 3D, and some not overly complex video editing. If you think this is not a good choice, please elaborate. Budget is € 1200 and this one is slightly above it which is OK.

Fast replies would be much appreciated, as I intend to buy the notebook tomorrow or Friday the latest.

Thank you all!

 

Modern batteries have two components, the actual battery, and some built-in recharging/monitoring circuitry. Even if the battery is dead, the built-in circuitry will still talk to the laptop and you will be able to operate your laptop. Disadvantages, you have to open up the laptop to disconnect the battery for any reason. You can't swap out the battery for a spare when you need to. In practice, the only time I need to remove the battery is when I'm opening up the laptop, so that hasn't been an issue for me. And as far as swapping out a battery, about the only places I've been where there wasn't an available electrical outlet to plug into are either in a car or on an airplane. I have needed to use a spare laptop battery maybe once in 20 years. Even most airport lounges have plenty of electrical outlets (to be fair, they are usually occupied by people charging their iPhones).

 

This makes plenty of sense, and it is good to hear, but I've been told on another forum that there's a chance I won't be able to turn on the laptop if the battery is dead. They claim that certain laptops won't allow it.

Link: http://www.tomsguide.com/forum/id-3275687/sealed-battery-disadvantages-asap.html

Needless to say this scared me and now I'm considering other solutions. Either an all-in-one unit or a laptop with removable battery. Getting really frustrated to be honest.

 

I have never heard of a laptop not being able to be powered on if the battery is removed or failed. I'm not saying it is not possible, but if it is I would think it was a one of a kinda, one time laptop design. I would not worry about that.

I would worry more about the battery eventually failing (which it will) and eventually leaking, before I ever worried about the laptop not being able to be turned on. Leaking is also rare. I have a 20 year old laptop, battery is long failed but it never leaked and still powers up fine.

 

Any all-in-ones you'd recommend? Or a laptop with removable battery? Budget is € 1300-ish, and I need the machine for CAD, 3D, and some video editing.

The whole sealed battery thing is scaring me.

 

Update: I just got off the phone with Asus, having spoken with someone who was quite friendly. He claims there is nothing in the N752VX or any other Asus that will prevent the unit from functioning on AC with a failed battery. In addition to that, they don't have anything that will cause CPU performance to drop in such a case. According to him, CPU performance may even increase somewhat on AC alone.

Of course I have no way of verifying any of this info, but I think there is overwhelming evidence that there shouldn't be any issues.

With that in mind, I have decided to buy the notebook in question. It has good reviews and all the specs I'm looking for. So I'll go for it.

He also said they replace batteries after warranty at a certain cost.

Thank you all for your input. If you have something else to contribute, feel free.

 

You do cad so I assume you're at least somewhat handy and/or technical.

Based on that, you'll be able to take some screws out, visually identify a battery, remove the connector and swap in a replacement (if/when that's ever needed), right?


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