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    Stupid battery question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by astro_girl, Jul 14, 2006.

  1. astro_girl

    astro_girl Newbie

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    When at home is it better to leave it charged at all times when in use and sleeping or to unplug and later recharge? Or does it not matter at all. Sorry I couldn't post in the dummy forums
     
    astro_girl, Jul 14, 2006
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  2. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    To keep the battery's health good, its better to recharge whenever its nesscessary, which means to keep it charge all the time.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Jul 14, 2006
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    m394byt3 Notebook Evangelist

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    If you are using your laptop, keep it plugged in.

    If you're laptop is switched off, and is fully charged, rather take it off the AC power.

    Otherwise it's fine, as long as you don't keep it plugged in for days, it could really shorten your battery life on the long run. If you DO need to keep the laptop on for so long period of time (would be unusual), then rather remove the battery totally and let the laptop run off the AC power only, yes that's possible.
     
    m394byt3, Jul 14, 2006
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    Actino Notebook Guru

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    You should search the forums but from what i recall from reading a previous thread...

    If you are not thinking of using the battery you should store it at 40% capacity but if u use it everyday i guess u should leave it plugged..

    Also check: Battery University
     
    Actino, Jul 14, 2006
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    compaq64 Notebook Consultant

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    Good thinking, I have never really thought about that before, I rarley use my battery, because when I bring my laptop to work I just plug it in there too haha. I guess at home I will leave it out if what you say is true. Thanks
     
    compaq64, Jul 14, 2006
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    compaq64 Notebook Consultant

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    Oh yea does anyone know of any battery calibration software (preferably free). My notebook didnt come with it but the hp notebooks I work with have it. I couldnt find the HP download for it so I have no idea where to get one. Thanks
     
    compaq64, Jul 14, 2006
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    Nobody knows where you can download battery calibration software??
     
    compaq64, Jul 15, 2006
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