Battery or no battery ?

Hello everyone,

I've just bought a notebool equipped with Vista Home Edition and I hope you
will forgive my ignorance, but I am new to the world of notebooks !
First, I would like to know whether it is better to use the notebook with or
without the battery inside (I hardly move it from my desk). Some people tell
me it is better to leave it inside, some say it is better to use the notebook
without the battery so the battery's life will be prolonged and it will
always be ready for use.
Second, what happens when I leave home for a couple of months or so ? Should
I leave the battery inside then or not, and what will happen to my data if
the notebook remains switched off for such a long time ?

Thank you all for your help, and sorry again for asking silly questions !

Bebecigim
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Bebecigim

> Hello everyone,
>
> I've just bought a notebool equipped with Vista Home Edition and I hope
> you
> will forgive my ignorance, but I am new to the world of notebooks !
> First, I would like to know whether it is better to use the notebook with
> or
> without the battery inside (I hardly move it from my desk). Some people
> tell
> me it is better to leave it inside, some say it is better to use the
> notebook
> without the battery so the battery's life will be prolonged and it will
> always be ready for use.
> Second, what happens when I leave home for a couple of months or so ?
> Should
> I leave the battery inside then or not, and what will happen to my data if
> the notebook remains switched off for such a long time ?
>
One advantage of keeping the battery in the notebook computer is it won't
crash if you have a power outage. Removing the battery may extend it's life
up to a point, but I think batteries can suffer from lack of use also, if
left unused/uncharged too long. (perhaps some knowledgeable person will
comment on this?). Regarding your data, since it is on the hard drive it's
irrelevant whether the computer is On or Off, with or without the battery
installed - nothing will happen to it (for those reasons).

Hello Victek,

and thank you very much for your answer !

Bebecigim


"Victek" wrote:

> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > I've just bought a notebool equipped with Vista Home Edition and I hope
> > you
> > will forgive my ignorance, but I am new to the world of notebooks !
> > First, I would like to know whether it is better to use the notebook with
> > or
> > without the battery inside (I hardly move it from my desk). Some people
> > tell
> > me it is better to leave it inside, some say it is better to use the
> > notebook
> > without the battery so the battery's life will be prolonged and it will
> > always be ready for use.
> > Second, what happens when I leave home for a couple of months or so ?
> > Should
> > I leave the battery inside then or not, and what will happen to my data if
> > the notebook remains switched off for such a long time ?
> >
> One advantage of keeping the battery in the notebook computer is it won't
> crash if you have a power outage. Removing the battery may extend it's life
> up to a point, but I think batteries can suffer from lack of use also, if
> left unused/uncharged too long. (perhaps some knowledgeable person will
> comment on this?). Regarding your data, since it is on the hard drive it's
> irrelevant whether the computer is On or Off, with or without the battery
> installed - nothing will happen to it (for those reasons).
>
>