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ainjo1919

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Mar 3, 2008
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Do you guys leave your AC adapter connected the whole time(even if it's fully charged) it's on your desk or something? Is it safe? Just wondering because a friend mentioned to me to not leave it connected once it's charged and I always have it connected, unless of course I'm using it when I'm in bed or so.
 
Without prodding you to use the search function, you can leave it plugged in as long as you wish. Apple recommends, at a minimum, that you discharge and recharge your machine once a month.

For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, it’s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Apple does not recommend leaving your portable plugged in all the time. An ideal use would be a commuter who uses her MacBook Pro on the train, then plugs it in at the office to charge. This keeps the battery juices flowing. If on the other hand, you use a desktop computer at work, and save a notebook for infrequent travel, Apple recommends charging and discharging its battery at least once per month. Need a reminder? Add an event to your desktop’s iCal.
 
Learn now or be forever subjected to harsh posts. Use MRoogle, google, whatever. There is a TON of posts about this already
 
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