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can i have some tips on how its best to keep my battery in my laptop in good shape. i usually just have it running off power but should i do this as its constantly charging the battery?
can i have some tips on how its best to keep my battery in my laptop in good shape. i usually just have it running off power but should i do this as its constantly charging the battery?
Probably doesn't matter these days. You don't say what laptop you have but assuming it is fairly new (last decade) then I'd not worry about it.
It probably isn't charging all the time anyway - mine runs down to 95% and then recharges to 100% and I haven't unplugged it for several years. Hover your cursor and have a look:
@jamos316, It's quite safe to leave it plugged in, charging will turn off when the battery is full. Li-ion batteries do wear out with use. General rule of thumb - don't let it fully discharge before charging the battery, a deep discharge then a full charge puts more strain on the battery than lots of little top-ups.
How to Prolong Lithium-based Batteries - Battery UniversityBattery University said: