Should I remove my laptop battery if it's always plugged in?

[Oni-Paranoia]

Re: Should I remove my laptop battery if it's always plugged in?

So that's my reason for telling you to keep the battery in and I'm sticking to it.

Likewise. The sh*tty laptop I use still holds a good amount of time for ALWAYS being plugged in (24/7).

Though, I have ran into a voltage leak problem. (Could be from something else.) But this only motivates me to keep my battery in at all times since my charger has it's moments with leaking and whatnot.

Overall, f*ck it. You'll get a new computer in a few years anyway, whether it's because you have the money or you run into a totally different problem. I'd leave it in, just set standby, useful tool.

[SammyWinchester]

Re: Should I remove my laptop battery if it's always plugged in?

When your power goes off. What is there to keep your laptop going? Then you'll be bored in the dark.

[HoneyMelonCalibrator]

Re: Should I remove my laptop battery if it's always plugged in?

I find it's best to remove the battery. If you're concerned about losing data, you can adjust your power options so that when you're away for more than 5 minutes, it will go into hibernate. Beware though, this is very hard drive intensive. (Can kill your hard drive sooner)

Really? I wasn't aware of this.

[Redorigami]

Re: Should I remove my laptop battery if it's always plugged in?

I've left my laptop plugged in and with the battery for about 4 years of use now and my battery will only charge to 6%. Make of it what you will.

[C@!]

Re: Should I remove my laptop battery if it's always plugged in?

^this is basically what has happened to mine, now mine is permanently plugged in