I recently got my first gaming laptop and have been using it mainly for schoolwork. However, I'm eager to start gaming on it since it's way more powerful than my old PC. My main concern is whether keeping it plugged in while playing will damage the battery, especially since the battery life isn't that great to start with. Should I be worried about this, or do modern laptops have systems in place to protect the battery? I'd really appreciate any advice on how to manage this!
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Some laptops can run directly from the power source without needing the battery installed at all. If you're gaming often, that might be something to consider.
You can also set your laptop to charge to a max of 80% in BIOS. Keeping it plugged in is usually fine as long as you're not constantly topping off the battery.
To help with battery longevity, you can download apps that limit charging to around 80%. Many laptops also have this option in the BIOS settings. And if you do need to swap out batteries later, they're typically not too expensive or complicated to replace.
For most gaming laptops, it’s fine to keep them plugged in because they often stop charging once they hit 100%. Just try to avoid frequent short charging cycles, like unplugging and replugging often. That can wear out the battery over time. Setting it to start charging again at around 90% can be a good move especially if you're gaming heavily.
My Lenovo has a feature in its software called Lenovo Vantage that has a 'conservation mode.' It lets you set the maximum charge to around 70% or so for longer battery health, which is super handy while gaming.
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