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Article #17Re: Running laptop on AC power with battery removed
From: RnR
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:30
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:30
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On Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:22:15 -0700 (PDT), starved@rock.com wrote: >Brand new Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop purchased last week. At this time >the system will be used as a desktop, running on AC power continously. > >According to http://www.batteryuniversity.com and other sources, >leaving the battery in - while always running on AC power and never on >battery power - will shorten the life of the battery. > >So the battery's been removed, and with a 40% charge on it, it's in a >ziplock bag and stored in the refrigerator. > >The plan is to remove it from storage after some time, put it back in >the laptop, recharge it back up to 40%, and then store it in the >refrigerator again. This cycle will be repeated indefinitely. > >My questions are: > >1. How long can the battery remain stored in the refrigerator before >it has to be recharged? One month? Two months? > >2. Should I be concerned about corrosion of the contacts or dust >buildup in an empty battery compartment? > >Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! > >- Dave If you remove the battery, might be wise to run it on a UPS in case of a surge or outage.
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