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    Working without battery?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Stewboy, Apr 27, 2020.

  1. Stewboy

    Stewboy Notebook Consultant

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    Hello all,

    Since 90% of the time I'm using my 31 at my desk, I was wondering if it makes sense to remove the battery and just run on AC. I gather from a thread on Li-ion battery life--

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...e-on-windows-enabling-deeper-c-states.815602/

    --that keeping a battery constantly charged at 100% wears cells faster than disconnecting it with a charge of somewhere between 30-80%. Thoughts?
     
    Stewboy, Apr 27, 2020
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    BaRRmaley Notebook Deity

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    Switch to "high temperature" mode in BIOS or slow battery charge speed in Panasonic power plan extension utility and it will slowly charge to 80%. Of course it's your right to remove the battery, but I don't understand these self-limitations.
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    BaRRmaley, Apr 27, 2020
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    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    Pulling the battery won't hurt either. I do it on my CF-31 when I am gaming to cut down on heat.
     
    ADOR, Apr 30, 2020
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    Kerozin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Didn't know that "high temperature/eco mode" also alters charging current. Checked on cf-c1 and difference is actually huge 20w in eco vs 45w in standard mode when using dual batteries.
     
    Kerozin, Jul 21, 2020
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    TheSpiritOfRadio Notebook Consultant

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    Same here. No issues on my end!
     
    TheSpiritOfRadio, Jul 21, 2020
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    I am running a 22 inch monitor on a CF-19Mk5 minus battery, I simply dont have one.
     
    safn1949, Jul 27, 2020
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    Now that the weather is heating up, the no-battery option is keeping things cooler even for a non-gamer like me. I just have to remember not to unplug before replacing the battery.
     
    Stewboy, Jul 28, 2020
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