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    Battery/cable question

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by naab, Sep 26, 2008.

  1. naab

    naab Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it fine to disconnect power cable while computer is running to change to battery mode ?
    I mean if it wont harm my thinkpad and if I wouldn't loose any data or get disconnected from internet applications and servers.

    Same goes for if its fine to plug in power cable while being on battery ?
    (this option seems rather more safe to me, but maybe its about the same)

    So anyone tried it, doing it on regular basis ? Let me know please. I don't wanna harm my lappy.

    Thanks =)



    PS: I have a reason for doing so.
     
    naab, Sep 26, 2008
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  2. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    This is perfectly fine. I do it all the time with my x200 and I probably did it 1000 times with my old T40.

    As a matter of fact a transformer just blew outside my office, I lost power, and my x200 seamlessly switched over to battery power without any lost work. Just make sure that you have your battery plugged in and with a decent charge BEFORE you unplug it.
     
    jonlumpkin, Sep 26, 2008
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  3. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    You can connect and disconnect the AC adaptor at any time , but it`s best to unplug it from the wall socket before you plug in or unplug the cable from the laptop!
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Sep 26, 2008
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  4. Everway9

    Everway9 Notebook Consultant

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    Yep.. no problems there
     
    Everway9, Sep 26, 2008
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  5. naab

    naab Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys thats just great!

    I see, I ll do it this way then.
     
    naab, Sep 26, 2008
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