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ChinaKod

macrumors newbie
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Aug 29, 2012
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My Macbook's battery has been dead for over 2 years and ever since i've had to keep my laptop plugged in. I use it several hours a day and replacing the battery is not happening for a while. Question is, is it safe to remove the battery and just continue to use the magsafe?
 

GGJstudios

macrumors Westmere
May 16, 2008
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My Macbook's battery has been dead for over 2 years and ever since i've had to keep my laptop plugged in. I use it several hours a day and replacing the battery is not happening for a while. Question is, is it safe to remove the battery and just continue to use the magsafe?
MacBook and MacBook Pro: Mac reduces processor speed when battery is removed while operating from an A/C adaptor

This should answer most, if not all, of your battery/charging questions:
 
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