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October 24th, 2008 19:00

Using notebook with a dead battery

Inspiron 9300. Will it damage the notebook if I run it on AC power when the battery is dead (battery status light flashes orange continuously)?   I have ordered a new battery but there is a two week delivery delay; not very good for a bog-standard item!

Thanks in advance.

Herbie 3606

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    95magnarider

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    Posted October 24th, 2008 20:00

    You can run a laptop without the battery installed.  If the battery error condition is flashing, it may indicate not just a dead battery but a battery with an internal problem.  Might be safer to take it out.
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    Posted October 25th, 2008 09:00

    Thanks for advice. Have just removed battery and am up and running on AC power but without the flashing warning light.

    regards

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    Spinister

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    Posted October 25th, 2008 14:00

    Is your screen still bright? I'm running on just AC with no battery pack in and I can't alter the contrast - it's really dim and hard to read.
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    Posted October 26th, 2008 06:00

    Spinister

    Yes, I can alter screen brightness using usual Fn with up or down arrow keys.

    Herbie3606

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