I feel like this is a silly question, but I've never really owned a laptop before, and I'm making a rather large purchase of one with a Terrible battery life - highest rated on Cnet though, battery life is the only problem. Can I just turn off the computer and switch out the battery for a fully charged one? Like.. carry around 2-3 batteries, especially on trips or long carrides.
2007-08-23 07:18:19 · 9 answers · asked by Janelle W 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
As long as you have the Power adapter for the laptop plugged in, you do not need the battery. If you are on the road and do not have a power outlet, then you can always shutdown your computer, switch out the battery, then turn your computer on again.
Think of it as a cell phone or a cordless phone with extra batteries =)
Make sure you have them fully charged though.
2007-08-23 07:22:00 · answer #1 · answered by Sean I.T ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can buy very expensive additional battery packs to switch out - requiring a computer shutdown and restart at every battery pack change.
In the car, there is no question about it. Get a power inverter. Plugs into the cigarette lighter ( politically correct term : 12 volt power supply) and you can use it indefinately. It plugs into the lighter outlet , goes through the converter, and gives you a plug for your computer. The computer is available for normal use while it is charging too.
It will proabably cost roughly 1/2 the price of a laptop battery pack. Do a search on ebay for a 12 volt power inverter that matches your new laptop's voltage and amperage (look on the bottom of the computer for the voltage ((read in V)) and amps ((mAh)).
At a wall based plug - of course it will work all the time. A car ride - it will work forever with the inverter. A commercial plane ride - then you have to rely on battery packs (unless you are in 1st class with a plug - or - have the flight attendant plug it in to charge for you. All commercial aircraft have a 120 volt plug in the cabin - not accesable to the passengers).
- Thats how you get mobile
2007-08-23 07:33:39 · answer #2 · answered by eetrapnoel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, but you will have to shutdown to switch them out. You may want to look around the net, you may be able to find a battery for your laptop that has a longer life.
2007-08-23 07:25:14 · answer #3 · answered by the_prankster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, all batteries are removable and replaceable.
2007-08-23 07:21:54 · answer #4 · answered by Klute 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can do that if the battries both are the same model ,
2007-08-23 07:36:12 · answer #5 · answered by sam I am 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yah turn off the laptop then the battery will turn off durr
2007-08-23 07:25:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
they recharge when u got ur laptop pluged in you know
2007-08-23 07:30:08 · answer #7 · answered by dust180 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can not a silly question
2007-08-23 07:25:18 · answer #8 · answered by woof 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, but it will make your load heavy
2007-08-23 07:21:27 · answer #9 · answered by ♫I Love The Clash♫ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋