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fasihxkhatib   01-27-2012 at 03:33:20 PM

1. Is it safe to use a laptop for more than the battery back up? Like 6hours on AC power (without a lot of CPu-intensive processes)
2. Is it safe to travel with the battery in the laptop? cause the HP guy said that I shouldnt
Im using an HP dv4 2126 tx

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frozenlead   01-27-2012 at 06:52:23 PM

1. Yes. If you use your notebook on AC power for an extended time (days), consider removing the battery.

2. Yes.

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fasihxkhatib   02-03-2012 at 02:19:38 PM

how about something like 6-7 hours, plugged in, with an external cooler pad?

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k1114   02-03-2012 at 07:32:01 PM

You can have a laptop on 24/7 if you'd like.

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jaguarskx   02-04-2012 at 01:50:12 AM
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Unless you are playing games, you generally do not need a cooling pad. If you think it runs hot just in general usage, then sure a cooling pad could help.

When, plugged in, it is always a good idea to remove the battery, unless you are charging it. When the battery is fully charged, then remove it. Overcharging a battery can lower decrease lifespan even though there is circuitry to prevent overcharge.

Most people traveling around with a laptop also have the battery attached. Can't think of a reason why it should be removed.

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fasihxkhatib   02-04-2012 at 03:18:13 AM

I needed the cooling pad because the surface of the table on which I keep my laptop is laminated and doesnt disipate heat.

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