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    how to care laptop battery ???

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by robertussigit, Nov 22, 2005.

  1. robertussigit

    robertussigit Newbie

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    i used tecra s2 (1.73,512,go6600,combo drive,60gb).i really pleased with that.i used it to games so battery come shortly.wich better ?
    1. release the battery than always use it with power chord or
    2. use battery,let it charge after full use with power chord?
    i usually use with battery full after battery is dry i use with power chord.it's okay or not? i really need suggestion
     
    robertussigit, Nov 22, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Just let it charge, it will stop accepting charge when it's full.
     
    Brian, Nov 22, 2005
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  3. Deaddy

    Deaddy Notebook Consultant

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    This site says leaving a full lithium-ion battery in while the AC is plugged in can reduce capacity over time due to heat, not overcharging. I'm torn because if I leave the battery out I have a big gaping hole in the back of my laptop. They should sell a battery bay cover or something, I can't find anything like that online for my Satellite M100.

    http://www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-34.htm

    The Toshiba manual also said you shouldn't leave the battery in while the ac power is on.

    Does anyone have any advice on this issue?
     
    Deaddy, Apr 12, 2006
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    Deaddy Notebook Consultant

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    Well, I had my computer run for a few hours last night and then felt around the battery slot and it wasn't warm, all the heat is in the front center.. so I think it'll be okay to leave the battery in afterall.
     
    Deaddy, Apr 12, 2006
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