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Regarding Laptop Batteries

5 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/regarding-laptop-batteries.96335/

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fuzzz Original post #1
Aug 24, 2008 at 4:36 PM
Hi
i have recently purchased a new acer 5930 laptop
what i would like to know is
does keeping the laptop connected to supply 24*7 shorten the life span of the battery ?
also i would like to know was/tips to prolong the battery life and kind of tips suggestion would be welcome

thanks in advance
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realdan #2
Aug 24, 2008 at 8:05 PM
i think not..but occasionally you have to use battery down to its last drop and then charge it
ashu888ashu888
Aug 24, 2008 at 8:53 PM
^^

yup, i think also the same, as letting the battery drain to its last drop and then fully charging it will improve its life.. :) (but do this only for the 1st 15-20 recharges)
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offtopic: @ realdan :)

buddy, is that cofig in ur siggy a C2Q ?? (the Q6600 ?) well actually hv been planning to build a gaming CPU containing mobo+gpu+ram+proccy+psu so hope u can help me in that, will make my purchase in Sept (wen the nehalem's are l;aunched) seeing that the c2Q MAY fall in prices... :)
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Cheers n e-peace...
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realdan #4
Aug 25, 2008 at 1:42 AM
^^


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offtopic: @ realdan :)

buddy, is that cofig in ur siggy a C2Q ?? (the Q6600 ?) well actually hv been planning to build a gaming CPU containing mobo+gpu+ram+proccy+psu so hope u can help me in that, will make my purchase in Sept (wen the nehalem's are l;aunched) seeing that the c2Q MAY fall in prices... :)
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Cheers n e-peace...

yes it is..
you might want to consult the Basic Guide Purchase a New system
a lot depend on the budget as regard selection of the components
ashu888ashu888
Aug 25, 2008 at 11:24 AM
^^ thanx... will post it in the h/w sticky section.. :)