I have an HP 340S G7 laptop that's around 6-7 years old. I've mostly kept it plugged in while using it, but I realized about a year ago that it doesn't work without the charger anymore—it just shuts off when I unplug it. I know this might sound like a silly question, but I'm not very knowledgeable about hardware. Can I replace the battery if it's dead? I'd rather not have to buy a new laptop just for this issue.
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With lithium batteries, there's no real harm in leaving it plugged in all the time, as long as you keep the battery between 20% and 80% charged for the best performance.
Replacing a laptop battery is a piece of cake and not too pricey. You can order a new one online and do it yourself. Watching some YouTube tutorials specific to your model can help you decide if you want to tackle it or if you'd prefer to get someone else to do it.
If the battery is dead, you'll need to replace it or deal with always having the charger plugged in. Just look up your laptop model online, and you can find a replacement battery. It's usually a straightforward swap once you open up the laptop.
No worries! I’ve kept my laptop plugged in for years, and it still works fine. Only time I use the battery is when I move to another room.
That's true, but it depends on if your laptop's firmware can manage the battery properly. If it can only charge to 100%, you might run into problems later.
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