My cousin just said this and I want to make sure.
2006-12-30 15:19:29 · 10 answers · asked by Sonja 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
That is not true, however, it is a good idea to calibrate your battery once in awhilie....this means to take it off the AC adapter and let the battery run totally down....than recharge it to full before using using JUST the battery again.. ALso, when using your laptop, make sure to use it on a hard surface so air is able to circulate underneath it.
2006-12-30 15:26:22 · answer #1 · answered by Crystaline 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, in all honesty, it would really be a good idea to take the battery out of any device when we aren't using it, but that isn't practical. you see, for our devices to get the electricity from the battery, chemical reactions inside the fuel cell take place. and in theory when a battery is "charging" those reactions are happening. however, instead of releasing energy the are gaining it and storing it. if you are extremely concerned about your battery life's depletion, then yes, you could take it out everytime you're not using it because your device has a hard drive. you won't lose data (well, maybee accurate time and date). however this is not practical. and if you are plugging in the computer, why would you take it out? why not just un-plug the computer? don't worry too much about the battery, though. they are designed to last a long time and even if you do leave it plugged into a constant power source, it would still be better for the battery in that situation than for it to run off its own power. besides that, all batteries have a limited life. most lithium-ion celled batteries (like the ones found in computers and iPods) will last for so many charges and so many years that it doesn't matter. you'll have a new device way before the battery goes out on your old one.
2006-12-30 23:34:53 · answer #2 · answered by magast91 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Recently I called Toshiba on this subject and they told me that if I am going to have the laptop plugged in most of the time then I should remove the battery to maintain longer life. Also they told me that the battery in most cases must be replaced about every three years.
2006-12-31 00:00:44 · answer #3 · answered by micaso1971 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if its actually true or not, but batteries can be damaged by being overcharged. If you always have it plugged in, it probably wouldn't hurt to remove the battery. Damaged and overcharged batteries can leak or explode.
2006-12-30 23:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some laptops will not run without a battery installed.
2007-01-03 23:19:28 · answer #5 · answered by Albert F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming your battery doesn't need to charge, then yes - its fine. They don't like getting hot all the time :)
Check out some battery-life tips here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_ion_battery#Guidelines_for_prolonging_Li-ion_battery_life
2006-12-30 23:23:03 · answer #6 · answered by Linux OS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. Batterys do not have a memory and if anything you should charge the battery and unplug it from the wall so the battery actually is used often. Otherwise, the battery life is shorter as it is never drained.
2006-12-30 23:22:21 · answer #7 · answered by Danerd 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, it's not true. No offense, but your cousin doesn't know what he/she is talking about.
UPDATED RESPONSE:
Ya gotta love the preteen know nothings that just started computing last week that thumbs down absolutely correct answers. Look, if you're a moron that has no idea what he/she is talking about, don't post in this forum. Post in the teeny bopper forums.
2006-12-30 23:21:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
No, I have mine on all the time, plugged in or not.
2006-12-31 15:35:19 · answer #9 · answered by Elbert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!!!!!!!!! my battery is fried because I didn't take it out. now it only lasts 30 min. TAKE IT OUT ASAP!
2006-12-30 23:23:04 · answer #10 · answered by MattiG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋