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    Unplug Battery when using Adapter?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Technik, Jun 22, 2008.

  1. Technik

    Technik Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know most laptops prevent overcharging the battary, but does it make a big difference if you unplug it when using AC adapter? How many of you guys actually unplug the battary? Thanks!
     
    Technik, Jun 22, 2008
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  2. Diablo

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    it saves the battery from dieing prematurely. and i unplug the battery while using the AC adapter.
     
    Diablo, Jun 22, 2008
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    battery guide.
     
    Lithus, Jun 22, 2008
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  4. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    As has already been stated, it helps to preserve the battery, but on the otherhand, it works as a UPS in case the power goes out. ;)
    I would personally unplug the battery. :)
     
    talin, Jun 22, 2008
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  5. powerpack

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    The damaging effects are the exposure to heat. When you unplug are you putting in a cool place? It is simply to much effort for too little return. Keep the damn thing in and relax.
     
    powerpack, Jun 22, 2008
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  6. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    I keep mine separate to increase life and also to prevent the HDD is below it to get hot.
     
    The_Observer, Jun 22, 2008
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    lol just keep it in, my dell 8200 has been in there for 5 years and i still get at least 1 hour of battery life out of it. :D
     
    lokster, Jun 22, 2008
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    AznImports602 Notebook Deity

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    Right now I have it out because my pc runs a lot faster when I have the ac cord plug in and the battery out. With battery on it runs slower even with ac adapter on, weird...
     
    AznImports602, Jun 23, 2008
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  9. Esse

    Esse Notebook Guru

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    well, actually i stand out of being plug all the time.
    but since doesnt make a huge deal, it really freak me out
    so, better stand on your own, isnt it ?
     
    Esse, Jun 23, 2008
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