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    N200 Battery usage

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Ajschylos, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. Ajschylos

    Ajschylos Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi there,

    I am an owner of my first notebook Lenovo and I've got a question concerning battery usage while on AC power. Does battery consumption grow when it is connected to the AC power?? Most of you will treat it as a noobistic question, but I'm new in town so please be tolerant :)
     
    Ajschylos, Aug 14, 2008
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The battery charges while you are on AC power. It charges at a slower rate. One the battery hits 100% it stops charging.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 14, 2008
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    Ajschylos Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, you are right,

    But is it still in use of CPU?? :confused:
     
    Ajschylos, Aug 14, 2008
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    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Once the battery reaches full charge it has no reason to draw anymore power. It will, however be exposed to the heat emitting from the rest of the laptop, which could shorten it's lifespan.
     
    SmoothTofu, Aug 14, 2008
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    Ajschylos Notebook Enthusiast

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    That's what I meant,

    So from some point of view it is better to unplug the battery while beeing on AC power.
     
    Ajschylos, Aug 14, 2008
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    Personally I just leave it in.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 14, 2008
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