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    removing battery

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by abs0lut01, Nov 19, 2008.

  1. abs0lut01

    abs0lut01 Newbie

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    is it ok to remove the battery of my laptop? so that I could use AC power always.
     
    abs0lut01, Nov 19, 2008
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    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    Perfectly fine. However, if you plan to not use the battery for quite a long time, keep the charge level on the battery below 50% to prevent any damage to it.
     
    Hirohata, Nov 19, 2008
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  3. davidfor

    davidfor Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, you can do it. There are pros and cons:

    Pros:
    - Able to store battery correctly to maximise life.
    - No aging (and hence loss of life) from any heating the laptop does of the battery.
    - Lighter weight when moving laptop.

    Cons:
    - Battery not there to act as UPS in case of power loss (someone kicking the cable out).
    - Not being able to pick the laptop up and move somewhere else at any time
    - Having to remember to install the battery before taking the laptop somewhere.
    - Unprotected connectors in the battery compartment. In some laptops, this is open to the motherboard.

    Personally, I am against removing the battery. The convenience of having it there outweighs the extra life that may come from storing it properly.

    Have a read of the Battery Guide http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=91846 and make your own decision.

    David
     
    davidfor, Nov 19, 2008
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