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    Question about battery

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by jemsiter, Jul 30, 2011.

  1. jemsiter

    jemsiter Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have heard that it is not good to keep plug in when the battery is fully charged. So on my old laptop I usually take off the battery when plug in

    However, with my new M14X, I can't take off the battery. My question is, is it ok to keep plug in when the battery is fully charged and would that affect the battery life in the future?
     
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  2. 2GStyle

    2GStyle Notebook Geek

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    Not going to make a big difference either way. Batteries die over time whether they are used or not, charged or not charged.

    Also if I am not mistaken, not 100% on this mind you, I believe that the M14x works like most other Dell laptops and the laptop stops "charging" the battery once it is at max. This is why Dell computers use set AC adapters and will warn you on boot up if something is wrong.
     
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  3. smokingjam

    smokingjam Notebook Evangelist

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    all batteries will die. if you want im sure there is something in the bios where you can no have it charge if the m14x is always plugged in. im not sure how though
     
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    jemsiter Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys! +rep

    Do I need to open up the M14X if I want to change the batteries in the future? Coz I dont see the battery at the back like my old laptop
     
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    wesfry92 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yep you will have to take out the(I believe 2 , but don't take my word for it) screws on the bottom and remove the bottom plate to get to the battery. Simple enough, and there's a few videos on youtube showing this on the m14x. Although the battery should still last you awhile, so I wouldn't worry about it
     
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  6. smokingjam

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    i think its something like 300 recharge cycles. will last you a while if you're going to keep it plugged in.
     
    smokingjam, Jul 30, 2011
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