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Q: Should I remove my battery from my macbook Al?

If I am using my macbook Al "for-days-on-end" connected to a 24"LED Display should I remove the battery or does it not matter?

I read Li-ion batteries are not affected and have a set lifespan no matter how long or how many times you charge them - but wanted to confirm this info.

Thanks!

macbook Al, Mac OS X (10.5.6), 24" LED Display

Posted on Jan 12, 2015 6:04 AM

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Q: Should I remove my battery from my macbook Al?

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  • by userremoved,

    userremoved userremoved Jan 12, 2015 6:04 AM in response to userremoved
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    Jan 12, 2015 6:04 AM in response to userremoved
    FYI Spoke with Apple Tech Support they said if I am going to use the macbook for extended period of time like a desktop PC connected to the 24" LED monitor then I should remove the battery so that it wont reduce the life span.

  • by Malcolm Rayfield,

    Malcolm Rayfield Malcolm Rayfield Apr 1, 2009 8:40 PM in response to userremoved
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    Apr 1, 2009 8:40 PM in response to userremoved
    Leave the battery in. Running it a few hour a week without external power may extend the battery life a bit. If you run without the batter, it won't run at full speed.
    <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2332>
    "It is strongly recommended that you do not use your MacBook or MacBook Pro while the battery is removed."

    <http://www.gearlog.com/2008/11/applenotebooks_take_hugeperf.php>
    <http://www.tomshardware.com/news/apple-macbook-pro-battery-benchmarks,6643.html >
    <http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/11/new-macbooks-ta.html>