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Maybe a really silly question, but if you're solely using power from the network.. can you just take the battery out of a notebook for safekeeping?
Monique said:lol, no it happened to you? :uhh:
Crumbles said:I have always had my battery constantly connected to the laptop and using AC power and have encountered no problems whatsoever. But I have been told that it is good practice to actually complete discharge the battery once in a while (like once every couple of weeks) to optimise the battery life.
Artman said:A late model laptop can actually run faster when plugged into it's AC adapter. The circuitry of a mobil CPU and the charging system recognize the power source is "unlimited" and allow full capacity operation. The same notebook running on battery may reduce it's CPU speed and other operations to conserve power. The effect of this will be barely noticed except in some operations.
Depends on the laptop. If you're lucky, there is a speed-step applet in the system tray...Crumbles said:This is actually something I have noticed with my laptop and it really pisses me off when I run on batteries to discharge it (and still want to load things up quickly)! Do you happen to know if there is a setting somewhere that can bypass this. i.e. make ur laptop run on full CPU power even when on batteries? Or is there anyway of knowing what CPU frequency the laptop runs at when on batteries.
Russ is correct. If it is a regular laptop (not a MAC, I am not familiar with those). Go to your control panel, power options, Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) technology tab, It will say "when computer is running on batteries" and have a drop down box. Select "Maximum Performance".russ_watters said:Depends on the laptop. If you're lucky, there is a speed-step applet in the system tray...
Evo said:Russ is correct. If it is a regular laptop (not a MAC, I am not familiar with those). Go to your control panel, power options, Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) technology tab, It will say "when computer is running on batteries" and have a drop down box. Select "Maximum Performance".
Yeah, I was actually more worried it could start leaking or that the heat from the laptop would radiate into it, which can't be good.plover said:There are definitely laptops less than 10 years old that can damage a battery if it is left in while the adapter is also plugged in (after the battery is fully charged that is). However, it could certainly be true that none have been made in the past 3 or 4 years with this problem.
I've always just pulled the battery out by a half inch or so, so that it's not against the contacts. (I don't have a recent laptop though.)
Crumbles said:Thanks for the tip but the only tabs in Power Options I have are: Power Schemes, Alarms, Power Meter, Advanced and Hibernate. And none of these tabs have anything about Max Perf when on Batteries. And yet it is a Windows laptop.
Artman said:But is it an Intel laptop? I know the newer AMDs have speed controls to reduce heat and conserve battery, but I don't know if they are controlable by the user.
Crumbles said:Yes it is an Intel P4 (I wouldn't trust AMDs or even Celerons actually)
This is actually bad for lithium-ion batteries. Completely discharging puts strain on the batteries. The only kind of battery that this is good for are the ones that have "memory."Crumbles said:But I have been told that it is good practice to actually complete discharge the battery once in a while (like once every couple of weeks) to optimise the battery life.
# Avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for lithium-ion than one deep one. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion does not cause harm because there is no memory. (In this respect, lithium-ion differs from nickel-based batteries.)
Short battery life in a laptop is mainly caused by heat rather than charge/discharge patterns.
# Although memory-free, apply a deliberate full discharge once every 30 charges to calibrate batteries with fuel gauge. Running down the battery in the equipment does this. If ignored, the fuel gauge will become increasingly less accurate. The battery life will not be affected.
# Keep the lithium-ion battery cool. Avoid a hot car. For prolonged storage, keep the battery at a 40% charge level.
# Consider removing the battery from a laptop when running on fixed power. (Some laptop manufacturers are concerned about dust and moisture accumulating inside the battery casing.)
# Avoid purchasing spare lithium-ion batteries for later use. Observe manufacturing date. Do not buy old stock, even if sold at clearance prices.
HBar said:Yes, the heat is bad for the battery. I'm not sure how much damage the heat can really do, though.
This is actually bad for lithium-ion batteries. Completely discharging puts strain on the batteries. The only kind of battery that this is good for are the ones that have "memory."
All information was take from this website: http://www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-34.htm
Anttech said:P4's give off to much heat for Laptops and use to much energy, you should go for a PM (Centrino) which are far better adapted for Laptops...
AMD are good procs for desktops, i have had no problems with AMD so I do not understand why you would not trust them?
Celerons are far slower due to there lack of cache, and I would aggree don't go for a celeron if you need to use some proc hogging apps
ah really!?# Consider removing the battery from a laptop when running on fixed power. (Some laptop manufacturers are concerned about dust and moisture accumulating inside the battery casing.)
Yes, removing the battery from your notebook and storing it separately can help extend its lifespan. This is because batteries tend to degrade over time, even when not in use. By removing the battery, you can prevent it from draining or overheating, which can damage it.
The best way to store your notebook battery is in a cool, dry place. It is recommended to store it at around 50% charge, as fully charged or completely drained batteries are more prone to damage. It is also important to keep the battery away from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.
It is recommended to remove and store your notebook battery if you plan on not using your device for an extended period of time, such as a few weeks or more. If you use your notebook regularly, it is not necessary to remove the battery for safekeeping.
In most cases, it is safe to remove the battery from your notebook while it is still running. However, it is important to properly shut down your device before removing the battery to avoid any potential data loss or hardware damage.
No, removing the battery from your notebook for safekeeping should not cause any damage as long as it is done correctly. It is important to follow proper procedures, such as shutting down the device before removing the battery, to avoid any potential issues.