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    NP5790 and Battery Charging

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Jase428, Aug 25, 2007.

  1. Jase428

    Jase428 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does the battery stop charging once it reaches full, even though it is still plugged in? When I mouse over the icon, the battery says fully charged (100%), and when its not fully charged it will say charging (xx%).

    I'm assuming that this means the computer is no longer charging the battery and wouldn't run my battery life down? Can anyone tell me if this is right?
     
    Jase428, Aug 25, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Yes, li-on batteries are smart. Read the battery guide if you have any more questions.
     
    Lithus, Aug 25, 2007
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    Don't leave the charger in for more then 24 hours after it's fully-charged.
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Aug 26, 2007
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    Whoops. I guess my battery is screwed.
     
    Romanian, Aug 26, 2007
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    Overcharging the battery is not a good thing...It's ok though, just don't do it multiple times.
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Aug 26, 2007
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    My understanding is that it is alright to keep it plugged in so long as you give it a nice full discharge every week or two...
     
    bazald, Aug 26, 2007
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    edited because i'm an idiot and should have read the battery faq first before posting an arguably stupid question.
     
    theorist, Oct 4, 2007
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    about leaving it plugged in... it depends because some charger switch into trickle charge mode after they fully charge the battery which is fine for the battery if this is the case you can leave the charger plugged in as long as you want.. it juts depends on the way it charges, im not sure about the one that comes with the 5790 though
     
    zfactor, Oct 4, 2007
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