I have an IBM thinkpad T42 that I purchased in the US. When I moved to the UK, I simply attach a converter and plug into UK outlets. After a few weeks, my battery performance seems to have dramatically gone down. Should I purchase a UK adaptor rather than use my US adapter/converter combo (or is this a different problem altogether)?
2006-09-30 21:52:01 · 6 answers · asked by Shawn C 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Not a problem
I have a laptop bought in the USA and chargiong it here in Italy.
It is 2 years old and never had problems with it.
Keep in mind that battery has a life of about 500 charge/discharge cycles. After that performaces will go down quickly.
I guess it's time for a new battery.
2006-09-30 22:01:50 · answer #1 · answered by guido_961 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is more likely caused by air travel. I found if my laptop was stored in my suitcase and not brought onboard the battery didn't work too well later, and i found out later that the cold in the baggage holding area can affect battery life. At least that is what I was told by the guy at dell, but who knows if it is true. But your voltage thing is not a problem, because I know of many people who do the same thing with all different brands of laptops.
2006-10-01 02:43:01 · answer #2 · answered by shauny2807 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To delay battery existence, i'd propose you both remove the battery and leave the computer plugged in, or unplug the computer earlier you bypass to mattress. Charging in one day may have a adverse result on your battery over lengthy classes of time.
2016-12-04 02:19:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think that will affect the performance of your battery. Adapters nowadays are autovoltage (110-120-210-220) and can be used with frequency of 50/60. you can check the label on your adapter if these features are also included.
2006-09-30 23:33:12 · answer #4 · answered by EARTH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all you doing is uping the voltage from 110v to 240v, this shouldnt cause any problems to your battey, if your having a problem with the battery i would contact the people who sold it to ask them what is the best thing to do, since could be a problem with the battery itself.
2006-09-30 21:54:31 · answer #5 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have the transformer/converter, there should be problem wtih the change in voltages and it will most def not reduce ur batter life (talking from experience)
2006-09-30 22:01:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋