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    Do i have to power down my laptop before inserting/removing the battery?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by link1313, Oct 26, 2008.

  1. link1313

    link1313 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I like to run with a/c power in with the battery out. But when I want to use the battery I don't want to turn off my computer and then insert the battery. Does anyone know if its ok to put the battery in or take it out while the laptop is running? (im afraid to try it)
     
    link1313, Oct 26, 2008
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  2. Doobi

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    You should be fine, but to be sure, check the manual that came with your laptop.
     
    Doobi, Oct 26, 2008
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  3. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Doesn't matter you can just take it out. I do it daily. :)
     
    Johnny T, Oct 26, 2008
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  4. Deathwinger

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    I do it all the time. It's ok.
     
    Deathwinger, Oct 26, 2008
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  5. flipfire

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    Yes batteries are hot swappable.
     
    flipfire, Oct 26, 2008
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  6. Ethan Jay

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    Just don't take it out unless you're on AC! ;)
     
    Ethan Jay, Oct 26, 2008
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  7. link1313

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    thanks a bunch!
     
    link1313, Oct 26, 2008
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  8. The_Observer

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    Why not hibernate?
     
    The_Observer, Oct 27, 2008
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  9. ashveratu

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    Contrary to everyone elses statements above, some laptops will not operate without a battery installed and it is not safe to remove while powered on (for the simple fact it will immediately turn off for lack of power and you could loose unsaved data). I have seen this happen with a couple Dells way back in the day. Since you (link1313) never stated what kind of laptop you have....who knows? I am guessing you have a Sager/Clevo of some sort, so odds are, you are safe. Just beware, not all laptops are created equal.
     
    ashveratu, Oct 27, 2008
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  10. Garandhero

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    i run on AC all the time and just leave my battery in.. haven't seen any problems
     
    Garandhero, Oct 28, 2008
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    Same here. I think the whole take out your battery while on AC power is more of a nit pick thing than a rule of thumb to actually follow. :)
     
    Deathwinger, Oct 28, 2008
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  12. Doobi

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    Actually, it is not. While keeping the battery in on AC power will generate much more heat to the laptop. This could cause early retirement for your laptop, as well as reduce the charge capacity of your battery. It is recommended to charge batteries while the laptop is off, and once fully charge, you should unplug it from the power source.
     
    Doobi, Oct 29, 2008
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  13. fusionsenses

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    Ideally, you should charge the battery fully and pull it out and store in a fridge to preserve it's max cap. I forgot the ideal temp.


    I and my bro use AC power 98% of the time, and the battery is always in the laptop, his battery's max cap went down to like 30%. Mine went to about 50% in 2 years.
     
    fusionsenses, Oct 29, 2008
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