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    How to use the battery?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by paragkalra, Dec 2, 2008.

  1. paragkalra

    paragkalra Newbie

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    I just purchased a Dell Inspiron 1525 n Series Laptop having 6 lithium cell battery. My Laptop is on almost for 18 hours and the battery back is of 2 hours.

    How should I use the battery?

    Should I keep the laptop on AC power through out my usage or shall I recharge the battery after every 2 hours when it gets discharged?
     
    paragkalra, Dec 2, 2008
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  2. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    if you can, always use the laptop on AC for such long periods. be sure to remove the battery, as heat is known to damage batteries.
     
    whizzo, Dec 2, 2008
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  3. Wishmaker

    Wishmaker BBQ Expert

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    There is a lovely battery guide here on NBR. It explains everything.


    The solution provided by our fellow poster above is okay, BUT, in case of a power outage, the laptop will switch off and data might end up corrupted.
     
    Wishmaker, Dec 2, 2008
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  4. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    I would keep the battery in, but every 2 weeks or so, do a power cycle. WHich means unplugging, letting the battery run to ~Empty, then recharge up to full. So the battery will not deteriorate.
     
    ahl395, Dec 2, 2008
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  5. Daskid

    Daskid Notebook Consultant

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    I bought an APC Back-UPS and removed my laptop battery. Works like a charm!
     
    Daskid, Dec 2, 2008
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