My laptop's battery is completely dead—it indicates charging but stays stuck at 0%. I've been leaving the battery in while plugged in, but I'm wondering if it's safe to game like this, or if I should just remove the battery and run it plugged in instead. The last time I tried to play a game (Ghost of Tsushima), the laptop shut down even when it was plugged in. Should I avoid using it this way altogether?
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I suggest removing the battery and trying to game that way. Most laptops will start up without a battery connected. If it works fine, don’t reconnect the battery. If it doesn’t, you might need to get a new battery. Also, check your power settings in Windows—sometimes it will shut down below a critical battery level. Watching a tutorial might help with that!
Honestly, just get a new battery if you can find one. Don't rely on a dead battery; it could lead to more issues down the road!
You can definitely still play games on it, but it's better to remove the dead battery. Keeping it in can lead to overheating and potentially damage your laptop. Just take it out and you should be good to go! 😊
Another option is to remove the battery and use a small power bank with AC/DC plug as an alternative. It might be more efficient for gaming without the dead battery.
Yeah, definitely take out the battery. It can create problems if your charger isn't strong enough to power the laptop and run demanding games at the same time, leading to shutdowns. Better safe than sorry!
I get that! My experience has been similar—found sketchy ones online too. Maybe keep checking local stores or ask around for a trusted source.