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    How much time should I use the battery when I plugged in to AC power all the time ?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by planet_vikram, Oct 24, 2007.

  1. planet_vikram

    planet_vikram Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys...

    I am always plugged in to AC power for around 8 hrs a day.....I rarely need use battery power for my notebook.....

    What is the minimum time I should use battery every week to maintain good battery life ?

    Would u recommend removing the battery while I am on AC power ?
     
    planet_vikram, Oct 24, 2007
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  2. bigspin

    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    Same question for me!

    Normally every month i use my battery till it dead & never turn on my laptop until battery recharge fully .
     
    bigspin, Oct 24, 2007
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    allan_huang, Oct 24, 2007
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  4. planet_vikram

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    planet_vikram, Oct 24, 2007
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  5. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    There is no problem using your laptop while it is charging. I do it all the time. It won't charge quite as fast, though. ;)
     
    Padmé, Oct 25, 2007
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    After the battery is charged fully, the power is cut off to the battery.
     
    coolguy, Oct 25, 2007
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