How do you use your notebook the right way while charging?

[davidvu396]

So, I always had that question: Is it healthier for the battery in the laptop to be plugged in at 100% while in use at home,

Or is it better to use it until its empty and then charge it up and continue using it while charging?

 

Also, will the notebook use battery power when battery is at 100% + plugged in or will it use the electricity directly from the plug?

 

(Sorry in advance if you have no clue what I am saying)

[CowsGoRoar]

Do not plug it in when the battery is 100% charged, it weakens the battery. You don't need the battery if you have a plug.

[wtfxmitchell]

these days it doesn't really matter anymore

[JuztBe]

Do not plug it in when the battery is 100% charged, it weakens the battery. You don't need the battery if you have a plug.

You dont need battery if you have plug? WHAT? Why I didin't knew that?

[CowsGoRoar]

You dont need battery if you have plug? WHAT? Why I didin't knew that?

My older sister used to do that too. She always had the battery in even if it's plugged. Now the HP G60 is a hand-me-down to me and the battery dies in 1.5 hours. She didn't know either, so I understand it too. Just don't do it from now on.

 

 

these days it doesn't really matter anymore

It's improved a lot, but it will still affect it. I would do it, it only takes a couple seconds anyway.

[davidvu396]

The thing is, the battery in my notebook cannot be taken out.

[elecxonica]

It's not great for it to keep it plugged in 24/7, you should probably at least use it without power every so often. That said, charging it too often can also weaken the battery (I managed to weaken an old Compaq to about 10 minutes)

[Jambls]

Did you know that over charging does not kill the battery, it is actually the heat that is generated when it is charging that kills it.

[TheRetiredSlave]

 

The thing is, the battery in my notebook cannot be taken out.

 

I believe that most modern notebooks will automatically stop charging the battery when it's fully charged. If you're talking about the MacBook Pro listed in your sig, I'd be fairly certain that they'd include that feature. 

 

My old M17x that I've had for almost three years still has 0% battery wear (as reported by HWMonitor and the fact that battery life is still as good as when it was new), and I've never done any of the stuff you "should" do to prevent wear..