Solved laptop battery

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dylana

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hi:D

I use my laptop as my desktop replacement and it is always plugged in. My question is do I need to remove the battery? does the laptop cut off the current to the battery once it is fully charged? and how will I know which power my laptop is using, battery or the plugged in.:confused: and I never unplugged my laptop even after turning it off. I sometimes use the battery and allow it to fully discharge.
 

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Hello dylana :)
You will probably get a variety of opinions as to what is best.

FWIW I have been using laptops for over 15 years with their batteries left in situ.
None of the batteries needed replacing & all were discharged on a regular basis.

Refer the battery icon bottom left hand side notification area. If it has a "plug" over it you are using power.

Hope that helps.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore 2DuoT8300@2.4GHz x2
    Memory
    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    SPECS. Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device Drive 2. [ All as above.] CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
    Case
    Laptop / notebook.
    Cooling
    Stock.
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
    Keyboard
    IBM enhanced
    Internet Speed
    ADSL [ Too slow.]
    Other Info
    Webcam.
JMH said:
Hello dylana :)
You will probably get a variety of opinions as to what is best.

FWIW I have been using laptops for over 15 years with their batteries left in situ.
None of the batteries needed replacing & all were discharged on a regular basis.

Refer the battery icon bottom left hand side notification area. If it has a "plug" over it you are using power.

Hope that helps.
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hello jmh,:D

thank you for replying I really appreciate it.
yes, it has a plug icon over the battery icon and it says fully charged 100%
now, its clear to me that my laptop is not using the battery when it's plugged in.

thanks again jmh:party:
 

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Thank you for responding.
Enjoy using your Vista OS.
If you ever have a concern or problem Vista Forums is the place to return to.;)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore 2DuoT8300@2.4GHz x2
    Memory
    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    SPECS. Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device Drive 2. [ All as above.] CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
    Case
    Laptop / notebook.
    Cooling
    Stock.
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
    Keyboard
    IBM enhanced
    Internet Speed
    ADSL [ Too slow.]
    Other Info
    Webcam.
JMH said:
Thank you for responding.
Enjoy using your Vista OS.
If you ever have a concern or problem Vista Forums is the place to return to.;)
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hi again:D

I have another question for you but this is out of the topic. You said that you've been using laptop for over 15 years? and for sure you are very familiar with the laptop getting hot. what laptop cooler are you using? :)
 

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Hello again,
I have only ever used the fans supplied within the laptops. I've never had problems with overheating on any of the laptops over all of those years. [& I have lived in some very hot & humid places.]
I always make sure that the laptops are raised at the back slightly to allow for good air flow all the time. I do clean any dust or grot from both the top & underneath the machine frequently.
The latest models seem to generate less heat & the fans are much less intrusive.
Hope that helps. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore 2DuoT8300@2.4GHz x2
    Memory
    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    SPECS. Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device Drive 2. [ All as above.] CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
    Case
    Laptop / notebook.
    Cooling
    Stock.
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
    Keyboard
    IBM enhanced
    Internet Speed
    ADSL [ Too slow.]
    Other Info
    Webcam.
JMH said:
Hello again,
I have only ever used the fans supplied within the laptops. I've never had problems with overheating on any of the laptops over all of those years. [& I have lived in some very hot & humid places.]
I always make sure that the laptops are raised at the back slightly to allow for good air flow all the time. I do clean any dust or grot from both the top & underneath the machine frequently.
The latest models seem to generate less heat & the fans are much less intrusive.
Hope that helps. :)
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:D thanks for replying again jmh.
 

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