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    Battery removal while working on AC - Envy

    Discussion in 'HP' started by theriel, Aug 18, 2010.

  1. theriel

    theriel Notebook Enthusiast

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    Heyah,
    I know that there have been many posts of whether to remove the battery while working on AC etc. I have always used to remove it.

    Now, I am a new owner of Envy 14. My question is therefore a bit more straightforward - do you in fact, using Envy, remove your battery? I find it quite problematic that I would always have to remove also that small plastic cover... seems to be a bit too much of a hassle.

    What do you usually do?

    Best,
    Theriel
     
    theriel, Aug 18, 2010
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  2. 2.0

    2.0 Former NBR Macro-Mod®

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    That whole removing the battery thing is for purist (mostly from the old school) trying to eek out a few more months of battery life.

    Just leave it in and enjoy.
     
    2.0, Aug 18, 2010
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  3. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Like the great 2.0 says, just use it... not sure what you mean by removing it while on AC? I hope you don't mean while the system is running?
     
    HTWingNut, Aug 19, 2010
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  4. ArchEnemy

    ArchEnemy Notebook Consultant

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    I don't think he will remove the battery while the system is switched on. He is just worried about that lifespan of the battery might deteriorate over time if left charging even when full.

    I was wondering the same thing myself too. thanks 2.0 for pointing that out.
     
    ArchEnemy, Aug 19, 2010
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  5. brianhoney

    brianhoney Newbie

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    I agree with 2.0, it is mainly for purists. I don't have technical information to back this up, but I think there is negligible impact on battery life from leaving the battery in while you're plugged into AC power over time. I may do some more research on this.

    Brian
    BatteryKing.com - Laptop Batteries, PLC Batteries, & More
     
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  6. iNoob.x

    iNoob.x Notebook Evangelist

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    Also agree with 2.0.

    Personally I've heard more stories about people's battery not working because of the battery connector is messed up than people complaining about degraded battery life. It's because every time you take it out and put it in you're affecting the connectors (especially if you're not careful when doing it). Unless you know your laptop's going to be sitting on a desk on AC power for a week straight (or more) then I wouldn't bother taking out the battery.
     
    iNoob.x, Aug 19, 2010
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    colin.p Notebook Enthusiast

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    colin.p, Aug 22, 2010
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  8. TheCodeBreaker

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    I personally have a dell fir 3 years and only recently did the battery get ruined so, unless your keeping your system for that long just keep it plugged in.
     
    TheCodeBreaker, Aug 22, 2010
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  9. HTWingNut

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    Just expect to replace your battery after two years. With heavy use, probably 18 months. Just the nature of the beast. Storing it won't help it last a whole lot longer.
     
    HTWingNut, Aug 22, 2010
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  10. Xman88

    Xman88 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does removing the battery while the system is running effect the hardware >.> ?
     
    Xman88, Aug 22, 2010
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