Dell Laptop Recall and Battery Question

Beatnik · 08-17-2006, 01:03 PM

Ok, I just went to the Dell Recall Website to get a (extra

) replacement battery for my Dell Inspiron 6000, and it got me thinking about my laptop use and if it has any negative effect on my battery.

Basically, I have my laptop plugged in and running all the time, as I have Azureus and other programs running. Should I remove the battery in these circumstances? I'm not worried about a fire (only 6 of however many hundreds of thousands sold have this issue), but more about "good hygiene" with using my laptop's Li-ion battery, in order to maximize its life.

I know this is a basic question, but just realized I didn't have a good answer for it.

**TG_Bubba** · 08-17-2006, 01:14 PM

I would like to know also. I have my laptop hooked up all the time. I do however run the battery down every once in awhile to reset the memory.

**CingularDuality** · 08-17-2006, 02:27 PM

I don't think that Lithium Ion has any memory effects. I'm pretty sure that those went out with Nickel Cadmium batteries...

=Sarc= · 08-17-2006, 08:10 PM

Heat will have an effect on the life of the battery. Also, your laptop may be discharging the battery's power a little bit and that will also decrease its life.

If possible, remove the battery when running on AC power. Note: some laptops may not turn on without a battery even when plugged in.

The other thing is if you do remove the battery and leave it out, it will slowly discharge. If you're concerned about its life, you can store it in the fridge.

Beatnik · 08-17-2006, 10:18 PM

Cool. That's what I was thinking Sarc - just take out the battery when I'm using it at home. Although getting a free extra battery from Dell doesn't hurt things either, at least as far as battery life is concerned.

**jmaker** · 08-20-2006, 11:47 AM

Well if you're one of the affected battery owners I would definitely get a new battery. I have the Dell Inspiron E1505 and even though my battery was listed I checked it through their form and it said I don't need a replacement.

**Chewy** · 08-27-2006, 08:32 AM

Yes, anytime there is a recall and you can get something FREE, why not?

Beatnik · 08-27-2006, 03:44 PM

yep. I already got my replacement battery from them. That's an extra $100 and a spare battery for long flights.

08-17-2006, 01:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Beatnik Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, TX Age: 33 Posts: 4,307	Dell Laptop Recall and Battery Question Ok, I just went to the Dell Recall Website to get a (extra ) replacement battery for my Dell Inspiron 6000, and it got me thinking about my laptop use and if it has any negative effect on my battery. Basically, I have my laptop plugged in and running all the time, as I have Azureus and other programs running. Should I remove the battery in these circumstances? I'm not worried about a fire (only 6 of however many hundreds of thousands sold have this issue), but more about "good hygiene" with using my laptop's Li-ion battery, in order to maximize its life. I know this is a basic question, but just realized I didn't have a good answer for it. __________________ -F- Beatnik

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TG_Bubba Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In the cell next to Icky. Age: 54 Posts: 5,839	Re: Dell Laptop Recall and Battery Question I would like to know also. I have my laptop hooked up all the time. I do however run the battery down every once in awhile to reset the memory. __________________ Admin Graw 2-- Call of Duty Tactical Game Primer Call of Duty - Official Rules, Announcements & SOPs Have a problem? Need an admin? TG_Mateo: "Forget freedom, democracy, the blues, New York Pizza: our lasting contribution to human society is Bourbon." Sloppy Joe: "Don't play this game like you are on your own, because if you do... it might become a reality." kin3: "I'll try but I have the grandchildren all day today and if I'm not wiped out I'll play."

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=Sarc= Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,451	Re: Dell Laptop Recall and Battery Question Heat will have an effect on the life of the battery. Also, your laptop may be discharging the battery's power a little bit and that will also decrease its life. If possible, remove the battery when running on AC power. Note: some laptops may not turn on without a battery even when plugged in. The other thing is if you do remove the battery and leave it out, it will slowly discharge. If you're concerned about its life, you can store it in the fridge. __________________ JO Guides & Tutorials Team Element - It's who you game with.

08-17-2006, 10:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Beatnik Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, TX Age: 33 Posts: 4,307	Re: Dell Laptop Recall and Battery Question Cool. That's what I was thinking Sarc - just take out the battery when I'm using it at home. Although getting a free extra battery from Dell doesn't hurt things either, at least as far as battery life is concerned. __________________ -F- Beatnik

08-20-2006, 11:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
jmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warren, OH Age: 28 Posts: 2,577	Re: Dell Laptop Recall and Battery Question Well if you're one of the affected battery owners I would definitely get a new battery. I have the Dell Inspiron E1505 and even though my battery was listed I checked it through their form and it said I don't need a replacement. __________________

08-27-2006, 08:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chewy Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oak Creek, WI Age: 24 Posts: 1,565	Re: Dell Laptop Recall and Battery Question Yes, anytime there is a recall and you can get something FREE, why not? __________________ PM Chewy (Team Fortress 2 Admin) Chewy's Steam Profile

08-27-2006, 03:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Beatnik Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, TX Age: 33 Posts: 4,307	Re: Dell Laptop Recall and Battery Question yep. I already got my replacement battery from them. That's an extra $100 and a spare battery for long flights. __________________ -F- Beatnik

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