[tirta]

I mostly use my laptop on the main power.
It's fairly rare for me to use battery only.

Should I remove the battery - and perhaps charge it up from time to time - or what?

Someone left me with the impression that this was best - it could have been here at TSG.

Thanks for any advice.

[Techiewoman]

The electric cord recharges that battery.

[maceman]

If it's a li-ion battery and you want to remove it, be sure that it's charged (70-90%). That way it lives longer.

maceman

[JohnWill]

It is best to remove the battery for long term use of the laptop connected to power. The issue is heat and overcharging, though most machines do a pretty good job minimizing overcharging.

I also keep the batteries out when I store the laptops so they don't get discharged by the residual current that is always consumed, even when the machine is off.

[tirta]

Thanks guys. Battery OUT it is.

[JohnWill]

Just remember to put it in before you hit the street and expect the machine to work without a power cord!

[tirta]

It's okay....
I've bought a dozen or so power chords and joiners. I'm covered for a few kilometers!!
Seriously, I WILL have to be mindful of this and during a big download I'll stick the battery in just in case of a blackout etc.
Thanks.

[JohnWill]

Of course, ever month or so you should put the battery in and make sure it's charged as well so it's ready when you need it.