Should I only keep it charging when it's not fully charged? What procedures for charging should I abide by? Thanks a lot in advance!!
2007-11-25 11:25:57 · 6 answers · asked by AllStar 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Yes and no.
The procedure you should follow for charging would be to charge it as often as possible since Li-Ion batteries are best treated by not discharging very deeply (and aren't harmed by being left on trickle charge, removing the battery will not help increase the life of the battery, all it will do is cause your computer to lose power should the mains go out).
Doing a full discharge and a recharge may sometimes be needed to recalibrate the battery but you should not do it every time (that'll just ruin the battery), every few months or whenever you notice the battery gauge becoming inaccurate is enough.
If you do need the full run time of the battery don't hesitate to run it until it is empty (the battery can handle it) but try to avoid it as much as possible.
Also Li-Ion batteries age over time whether you use them or not so you should only expect the battery to be good for a few years (with the capacity dropping over time).
2007-11-25 11:36:31 · answer #1 · answered by bestonnet_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the battery type.
If it's a Nickel-Cadmium battery you could experience something called the "Memory Effect" which means it will eventually start recharging only to the point that it was at when the charge started. In this case you should let the battery drain completely before charging.
If you're using a Lithium-Ion battery then it won't matter when or how long you charge it.
2007-11-25 19:38:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While working with my laptop computer at home, I remove the battery after a full charge then I plug the laptop directly to the power line.
I do this to extend the battery life.
2007-11-25 19:36:11 · answer #3 · answered by Great Days 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No problem but let it discharge fully about once a month. If it is a new battery, fully charge it and fully discharge it 5 times to get the maximum benefit from your battery.
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2007-11-25 19:29:20 · answer #4 · answered by Who Dares Wins 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Take the battery off will be fine. If you leave the full charged battery in, the battery life will shortened faster. Either cases, it will not harm your computer.
2007-11-25 19:30:49 · answer #5 · answered by Scott P 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
once the batt is full, the laptop's circuitry detects it then disconnects the charger to the batt and goes to ac mode. no problem 'bout this.
2007-11-25 19:29:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋