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    Running a laptop without a battery module.

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Count Chocula, Jul 2, 2006.

  1. Count Chocula

    Count Chocula Notebook Enthusiast

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    Would it be possible to safely run a Macbook Pro without the battery module but still have it plugged in? I'm afraid that on the occasional session I need to run my computer for hours at a time, the heat generated will have a negative effect on the life span of the battery. Excessive heat has been known to reduce the charge capacity of lithium-ion batteries over time.

    I was thinking that I could remove the battery for long sessions and store it away to help extend its life.
     
    Count Chocula, Jul 2, 2006
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    That's what I've always been told and have always done, though with the new MB/MBP you might want to leave it in just in case you trip over the adapter wire and disconnect the powersource and losing your work
     
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  3. Count Chocula

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    I wouldn't mind some more feedback...
     
    Count Chocula, Jul 3, 2006
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    eee, yes I am concerned that if electricity goes out or power wire comes out, the HDD will suddenly be left without power - dunno if thats good for the HDD.
    Perhaps buy a notebook cooler for long sessions at home ?
     
    wearetheborg, Jul 3, 2006
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  5. Count Chocula

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    Knocking the power cord out during these sessions is not what I'm worried about since the laptop is stationary at all times. What concerns me are potential dangers to a machine or even user if a module bay is left exposed. Are there any?
     
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    Not that I know off, unless you're working in a very dusty or dirty environment. Since it's seated on your desk and stationary, chances are dusts are not going to get in there readily. You could always use a can air spray and blow them out before you reinstall your battery.
     
    jujube, Jul 4, 2006
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    I used to have a Gateway Solo 2500, and I lost the battery for it, and it worked fine. Just be careful of the cord, and save every couple minutes. What I did was since I kept tripping, and I couldn't go anywhere without a battery anyway, I duct-taped the cord to the desk with a little slack between the tape and connector. That worked great, except whenever I tripped it kept bending the prongs. The weird thing is, I lost the gateway power cord too (black hole of my garage...) and I checked the one for my Compaq. It's the same voltage, current, connector, everything! So I used that one for a while.
     
    logume1881, Jul 6, 2006
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    Wish they made dummy empty battery carteridges. I also wish I had a watermelon.
     
    buddy1065, Jul 7, 2006
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    The only danger is losing your work if it becomes unplugged
     
    gridtalker, Jul 7, 2006
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    Thats just humorous, not the part of you losing your work, but the duct tape.

    Ahh yes the Duct tape, one of man's favorite inventions.
     
    xbandaidx, Jul 9, 2006
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