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    TX Battery Question

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by imagine, Oct 25, 2007.

  1. imagine

    imagine Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I just got a Vaio TX750 and when it charges up to 100% the indicator says that it is still charging. Is it safe to leave the AC cable plugged in when it reaches 100%?

    Also, how should I be using the battery? Is it better to leave the AC cable in as much as I can, or should I be taking it out once it is finished charging?

    Thanks!
     
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  2. scottyinco

    scottyinco Notebook Evangelist

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    you should drain your battery down to 30% or so every couple of weeks to maintain the storage capacity of your battery, but leaving it plugged in won't hurt it otherwise.
     
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    imagine Notebook Consultant

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    That's what i thought. The reason I'm asking is that my dell inspiron 640m changes the status to "plugged into AC" when it reaches 100% whereas this one says "charging"... That is why I am afraid of leaving it on overnight in case it overcharges the battery or something.
     
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