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    1420 battery question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by LS954, Aug 20, 2007.

  1. LS954

    LS954 Newbie

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    i have an old toshiba satellite that after a while i just kept pluged in with the battery installed and now the battery doesnt even keep a charge and might stay on with out external power for maybe 5 mins or so.

    I just received my 1420 and was wondering if i can keep external power hooked up to it with the battery installed with out harming the battery or should i take the battery out if im running it on external power?
     
    LS954, Aug 20, 2007
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  2. mikeuvsc

    mikeuvsc Notebook Consultant

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    Yes it can stay plugged in why you use the laptop with the battery in the laptop.
     
    mikeuvsc, Aug 20, 2007
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  3. Devedander

    Devedander Notebook Evangelist

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    It can but if you really don't use your batter often it might be best to take out the batt and store it 40% charged somewhere cool and dry.

    I believe laptop batts don't like being 100% charged all the time, and the heat of the laptop isn't going to help any.
     
    Devedander, Aug 20, 2007
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