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    Is there a way to disable the charging of the battery ?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Laptopaddict, Oct 18, 2009.

  1. Laptopaddict

    Laptopaddict Notebook Deity

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    I want to switch off the automatic charging of the battery ...
     
    Laptopaddict, Oct 18, 2009
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    Will that help extend the life of your battery?
     
    acadaca, Oct 18, 2009
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    I want to connect an external battery and I don't want to lose energy by 1 battery charging the other...
     
    Laptopaddict, Oct 18, 2009
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    Take off the battery? :p
     
    L4d_Gr00pie, Oct 18, 2009
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  5. MidnightSun

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    Without some chip in the battery that supports battery thresholds or something, I don't think there is a way other than manually unplugging the battery.
     
    MidnightSun, Oct 18, 2009
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    The only way I know is to unplug your batterie...
     
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    Psix, Oct 18, 2009
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    Excellent question. I was wondering the same thing, and concerned about frequent charges from USB harming the battery or creating memory. After reading that website about Li-ion batteries, I'm no longer concerned. Thanks Rablat.
     
    DavidBoon, Oct 20, 2009
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    I was always wondering why laptop manufacturers won't put the switch on a battery or a laptop to disable the charge or to just disconnect the battery at all...
    The answer might be in the accessories (batteries) sales by manufacturers. They probably forcing you to buy new batteries over years by killing yours with neverending recharge.
     
    suland, Oct 20, 2009
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  9. sean473

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    Take out ur batteries as far as i know.
     
    sean473, Oct 20, 2009
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    Download BatteryCare and read up on its Guide, it explains everything to do for your battery do give it the most care.
     
    Deathwinger, Oct 20, 2009
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  11. randallrivy11

    randallrivy11 Notebook Consultant

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    there is a switch to take out the battery .
     
    randallrivy11, Oct 23, 2009
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