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    Battery question: How to disconnect the battery but having it connected to the laptop?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by hnguyen2, May 30, 2008.

  1. hnguyen2

    hnguyen2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I want to know if I can leave the battery in my TZ 250 but not have the laptop run on it (to save my battery's life) when I am using AC power. Thanks!!
     
    hnguyen2, May 30, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Put a piece of paper or tape over the metal contacts.
     
    Lithus, May 30, 2008
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  3. hnguyen2

    hnguyen2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is that even safe? lol
     
    hnguyen2, May 31, 2008
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  4. karimnacer

    karimnacer Notebook Consultant

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    Yes it is, as long as the piece of something you put there is not an electricity conductor... :)
     
    karimnacer, May 31, 2008
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    BorjaZD Notebook Consultant

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    and what about the SZ, is that possible?
     
    BorjaZD, May 31, 2008
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    karimnacer Notebook Consultant

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    Thats the exact same thing...
     
    karimnacer, Jun 1, 2008
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    Duckfart Notebook Evangelist

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    Why not use the battery care function.
    It stops charge at set point. This is included in the TZ.
     
    Duckfart, Jun 1, 2008
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    battery will not be used as long as ac adapter is connected.. default power will come from ac adapter.. batt will not be over charged.
     
    ghers8, Jun 1, 2008
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    Lock51 Notebook Guru

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    I'll never forget how my coworker meticulously took the battery out of his laptop every day and it still died after just one year. It probably was defective to begin with - which says the moral - if the battery is has no manufacturing defects than nothing special sould be done.
     
    Lock51, Jun 2, 2008
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