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Should I replace laptop battery when I don't plan to use it remotely?

8 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/should-i-replace-laptop-battery-when-i-dont-plan-to-use-it-remotely.210513/

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srdigit16 Original post #1
Oct 12, 2021 at 12:21 PM
Currently the laptop is plugged in whenever I use it as the battery no longer holds charge & drains suddenly. Currently I don't use it outside my home. In this case is it necessary to replace the battery? Does it help to save electricity usage? Will keeping it plugged in during usage without replacing battery cause problems?

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TheSloth
TheSloth #2
Oct 12, 2021 at 1:49 PM
If you you can use your laptop like a desktop, then my suggestion is to use it by directly plugging power. Don't waste money on battery of a very old laptop.
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srdigit16 #3
Oct 12, 2021 at 1:51 PM
It is 3 years old. You mean to remove battery & use power?

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TheSloth
TheSloth #4
Oct 12, 2021 at 1:56 PM
soorajdigit said:
It is 3 years old. You mean to remove battery & use power?

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Leave the battery in laptop when you are using. Just turn off the main power when you are not using laptop, like overnight.
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srdigit16 #5
Oct 19, 2021 at 9:50 PM
The battery is having little bulge,. found when the laptop is opened to check for SSD upgrade. The service center person says it is better to replace the battery to prevent further bulge.

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RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 #6
Oct 19, 2021 at 9:54 PM
is it internal battery?