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2007-02-18 04:33:13 · 7 answers · asked by ktskins 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
"not a good idea. for several reasons. the biggest is that it shortens the lifespan of the computer. i don't know the technical terms but there's a thing that spins in the hard drive whenever the computer is on it spins. it lasts about three years on laptops that are always in use. i read an article on it somewhere"
This hasn't been "true" in over two decades and even then there was no real evidence to support it. And the term you're looking for is "servo".
If the laptop is plugged in (not running on battery power) and none of the air intakes (for cooling) are blocked, it is perfectly fine to leave them on overnight. You don't even have to hibernate them, though it may save you a few cents on your power bill.
2007-02-18 04:55:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-04 08:16:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a good idea. for several reasons. the biggest is that it shortens the lifespan of the computer. i don't know the technical terms but there's a thing that spins in the hard drive whenever the computer is on it spins. it lasts about three years on laptops that are always in use. i read an article on it somewhere
2007-02-18 04:44:02 · answer #3 · answered by dragongirl_92 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might effect your laptop battery life
2007-02-18 04:42:15 · answer #4 · answered by Soutik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not.Computer components lifespan is measured in HOURS.
2007-02-18 04:56:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It, and the batteries are not really designed for it.
2007-02-18 04:37:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, if it's set to not go on hibernation mode
2007-02-18 04:41:59 · answer #7 · answered by xxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋