Hey everyone! So every night I unplug my laptop when I’m not using it, and I plug it back in when it’s time to work. I’ve heard some folks just keep theirs plugged in all the time, and I’m wondering if my routine might be harmful to my laptop. What are your thoughts on this?
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You should be just fine with your routine. Some people prefer to set their battery’s charging limit to around 60% to avoid keeping it at 100% all the time. If you’re stressing over keeping it plugged in overnight, don’t worry too much. You’re likely not doing any damage as long as you avoid letting the battery dip too low, like below 20%.
You might want to check out some resources on battery health. For example, there’s info online where you can see the ‘design capacity’ which indicates the health at full charge versus what it can actually hold. These metrics can help you keep track of how your battery’s doing over time.
Leaving your laptop plugged in while gaming is actually beneficial because it provides extra power needed for peak performance, especially for the graphics card. Some newer laptops even stop charging the battery fully to prevent wear and tear. So, your habit isn’t a problem at all.
Honestly, whether you leave it plugged or unplugged doesn’t really harm the laptop. Just try not to let the battery drop too low or game on it when it’s just running on battery power. It’s really about keeping the battery healthy by not letting it drain completely.
