Is it ok to run my Toshiba Laptop on AC power with the battery in place? Will it harm the battery?

[kat_racin 9]

I have a Toshiba Laptop. When in use I have it plugged in all the time, the battery is still in as I don't take it out. Is it ok to run my Laptop with the battery in keeping it plugged into the outlet. Should I remove the battery?

 

[Corey Martin]

If it's constantly plugged in, yes, remove the battery. My grandparent had to buy two replacement batteries because they never unplugged their laptops.

 

[CoastalData]

Of course, not every laptop will operate without the battery in place. Unfortunately.

 

[tomaszandrzej]

I ran my Toshiba Z830-10U like this for more than three years and had no problems with battery capacity. The battery can't be removed anyway.

 

[Corey Martin]

I ran my Toshiba Z830-10U like this for more than three years and had no problems with battery capacity. The battery can't be removed anyway.

Well, all laptops are different, but it seems that maybe newer laptops don't have the same problem. Knowing that most MacBooks in offices may stay on AC with the battery, it's really hard to tell. :L

 

[tomaszandrzej]

Battery capacity loss while on AC definitely was a problem in the past. I think they got it under control recently.

 

[Corey Martin]

Battery capacity loss while on AC definitely was a problem in the past. I think they got it under control recently.

You're right. How old is your laptop OP?