C coleg macrumors regular Original poster Nov 8, 2004 125 0 Mar 21, 2005 #1 is it bad to leave a powerbook rev. d plugged in most of the time? even when the computer is turned off? i don't want to hurt the battery. i use it as a desktop.
is it bad to leave a powerbook rev. d plugged in most of the time? even when the computer is turned off? i don't want to hurt the battery. i use it as a desktop.
B Bear macrumors G3 Jul 23, 2002 8,088 5 Sol III - Terra Mar 21, 2005 #2 Nope it's not bad as it will not overcharge the battery. Also, you won't be using the battery when plugged in, so it won't have to keep doing short charges. My only recommendation is keep it plugged into a decent surge supression power strip.
Nope it's not bad as it will not overcharge the battery. Also, you won't be using the battery when plugged in, so it won't have to keep doing short charges. My only recommendation is keep it plugged into a decent surge supression power strip.
C coleg macrumors regular Original poster Nov 8, 2004 125 0 Mar 21, 2005 #3 thanks for the help. i was worried.