Extend battery life on Laptop

[Quasimodo]

If I am going to be using my laptop on an ac adaptor most of the time would it be better to remove the battery and only charge/discharge it when I plan on going mobile.
(lookd thru archives and didnt really see anything on this topic)

Additionally if I don't have a power conditioning setting in the bios is there a program that I can use to cycle the battery for optimal battery life?

Thanks in advance for any help,
Q

 

[Trippytiger]

You would definitely be better taking the battery out if you're going to be on AC for a long time, yes. Lithium ion batteries lose capacity over time no matter what, but they lose it faster at 100% charge and in hot conditions - like those of a laptop. Store it in a cool place at 40% charge and the battery will last much longer.

 

[pkme2]

:thumbsup:

 

[Quasimodo]

Thanks for the info on the battery. And I shouldn't worry about power cycling it then either I would think?

 

[imported_Questar]

Thanks for the info on the battery. And I shouldn't worry about power cycling it then either I would think?

According to Apple, you should cycle them once a month.