I think it would because a rechargeable has a maximum amount of charge time on it. at least that is the way it USED to be! On Sun, Jul 22, 2012 at 9:12 AM, keith smith wrote: > > Sometime ago we discussed laptop battery life. I asked the question about > leaving the battery out and if that would extend the life of the battery. > I'm not sure that option was explored. > > Last December I took the battery out of my two lap tops. I use both daily > for about 15 or 16 continuous hours. > > I have been thinking the batteries might be fully drained by now. Much to > my surprise the newer laptop's battery was at 81% and the older laptop's > battery was at 58%. > > Both are taking a charge. After they are fully charged I will put them > back in my desk drawer and charge them again in 3 to 6 months. > > I've have had poor performance from laptop batteries and did not want to > "cook" these. It will be interesting to see if this extends the life of > the battery. > > Any thoughts? > > ------------------------ > Keith Smith > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- :-)~MIKE~(-: