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    W860CU/NP8690 regarding adapter and battery

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by jtvgeo, Nov 11, 2009.

  1. jtvgeo

    jtvgeo Notebook Consultant

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    when using the adapter to run the laptop, does the battery Needs to be in the battery bay or can it be removed while running on adaptor?
     
    jtvgeo, Nov 11, 2009
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  2. Soviet Sunrise

    Soviet Sunrise Notebook Prophet

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    You can operate the notebook plugged in with or without the battery installed.

    /thread.
     
    Soviet Sunrise, Nov 11, 2009
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  3. jtvgeo

    jtvgeo Notebook Consultant

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    thanks a lot, that really help me decide what laptop to get.
     
    jtvgeo, Nov 11, 2009
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  4. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    its a good idea to remove the battery if you are using the mains power for long periods of time. this will prolong the life of the battery.
    there is a battery monitor that i use but i cant get the link as im at work now.
    ill add the link later.
     
    MrDJ, Nov 12, 2009
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  5. jtvgeo

    jtvgeo Notebook Consultant

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    thank MrDJ for pointing that rule of thumb regarding the battery and that is the reason y i asked. i want to make sure i can prolong the usage of the battery since clevo systems are one battery hogger/eater.
     
    jtvgeo, Nov 12, 2009
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  6. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    no probs.
    get the free battery monitor software HERE
     
    MrDJ, Nov 12, 2009
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  7. Judicator

    Judicator Judged and found wanting.

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    If you're going to remove the battery, make sure you discharge it to about 40% and store it in a cool(ish) place. Keeping it at full charge tends to be bad for lithium-ion (and I assume lithium-polymer) batteries.
     
    Judicator, Nov 14, 2009
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  8. jtvgeo

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    found out that if u use the adapter without the battery in bay, your laptop will be missing a leg and will be tilting.
     
    jtvgeo, Nov 14, 2009
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  9. jabbermacy

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    PITA for sure? Maybe use a wood block as a crutch? :D
     
    jabbermacy, Nov 16, 2009
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