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My laptop’s battery died so I already ordered a new one
what I want to know are there some tips to use the laptop without the battery to protect it fom unexpected Outages or sudden disconnections?
(my battery will arrive next week and I know there are signs of storms near my area)
The best solution is a backup battery, either in the laptop or in a UPS. Anything else is a small desktop. 🙂
cheers, Paul
All my computing gear (laptop, printer, 2 external HDDs, loudspeakers,..) are connected to a UPS.
Iv’e run a laptop for over 12 years without the battery installed, and it’s still going strong. I recommend a Surge Protector on the mains socket connecting to the Laptop
Actually we have Surge Protectors on all connected valuable electronics in the home.
Thank you all threee I think I have ome surge protectors.
While you’re at it, it may be worthwhile changing the power saving policy to high performance when using the mains supply only 😉
Just remember to switch it back when the battery is installed.
I can confirm what Microfix said about running without a battery. I’ve run both of my laptops without batteries for years to keep the heat down and preserve the longevity of the components, and they’re both fine. Just be careful not to knock the power lead out!
On the subject of surge protectors, it’s important to be aware that not all surge protectors are created equal. Surge protectors come with a rating in joules saying how much they can withstand, and this varies wildly between brands. I personally use the APC brand, which I’ve found to be the best in the UK, but better brands may be available where you live.
It’s fine, just have a good image your disk available to restore if severe corruption occurs from power loss.
severe corruption occurs from power loss
Usually it is the hardware (motherboard, HDDs..) that are hit the most after a power spike..
Only a UPS can protect your system.
Naturally its impossible to use a computer without that kind of battery. of course I mean the power battery one.
There is no reason why a laptop wouldn’t work just fine without the battery in it, as long as you take a few aspects into account.
First of all, make sure you’re using the original power adapter that came with the laptop. Power variations could cause components on the laptop’s motherboard to fail, which is something that the battery can prevent, by acting the way a UPS would.
And speaking of power, you probably shouldn’t use a laptop without a battery if you live in an area where high-intensity electrical loads are likely. If you know that you don’t have good quality electrical current, don’t do this, or use a UPS too. That way you can make sure that your laptop doesn’t suffer any damage in the event of a high load. Not to mention a UPS is essential anyway as you won’t lose your work in the case of a power outage, and they act as a surge protector too.
Another important thing is never to remove the power cord from the laptop when the laptop is working, as that could cause damage to its components.
Also, don’t touch the battery contacts when it’s plugged in. They are well hidden in the case of most laptops, but you could get a bit of a jolt. It’s pretty low-voltage — most of them are at 24V maximum.
And remember only to take out the battery when the laptop is turned off and unplugged.
Even if you were unplugging your battery after charging to 100%, not discharging regularly and keeping it at 100% will degrade it’s maximum charge capacity.
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