I think that's to let residual charge (very small) drain from the circuits. Don't drag your feet when you walk.ģ0 minutes. I just make sure I'm not charged up and wear cotton to avoid static buildup. If seriously worried you can get a metal bracelet connected to a wire to a ground point. I believe the usual procedure is to plug in the computer and touch a metal part such as the power supply case which will ground you. While it's a gentle zap for you it's enough to fry electronics. If the weather is dry and you have cats/dogs or wear a lot of synthetic you can build up static electricity on your body. As I said, I have a spare in a drawer and have several computers that all use the same size battery.īattery swap is not much more complicated then swapping it out in a flashlight. If you want to be sure it will start immediately and be there when you need it then it's only a matter of maybe $5 +$5 shipping every now and then. If you're out in the boonies and don't like hassle then get a replacement. National battery specialists/computer stores may have them but they cost more.
The cheapest batteries can be bought online. I have also been able to continue to use a computer with a bad battery though I sometimes had to baby it on startup - multiple tries, reset clock. If I unplug a computer it may only last a few months (maybe, not sure exactly how long, only did it once).Ī battery on the edge of going may be able to recover slightly if you plug a computer back in.ĭo you need to replace it? It depends upon how safe you want to play it. I leave my computer plugged in all the time and have gone at least 5 years without needing a battery. just turned off but still plugged in) the faster the battery will drain. The more you leave your computer unplugged (vs. Read the links provided earlier for details. The monitor may not come up although the computer starts. The computer may have to hunt for a startup disk or forget their preferred startup disk, especially if you have more than one drive. Some people experience startup problems with a bad PRAM battery.
PRAM stores other startup information about your computer, not just date and time. A bad battery can corrupt PRAM and cause startup problems, but it has to be in the computer or the computer won't start at all, so if it is starting to go you are forced into a corner. This battery may be essential for PRAM operation even if your computer is plugged in. People often think that having a bad battery doesn't make any real difference other than having to reset your clock. Will the battery slowly poop out and give me warning signs or just die? When I replace the battery do I just have to reset the clock or are there other settings that are lost?
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