Thanks for confirming, JR > Your computer should be plugged into a constant A/C power source. The A/C > power source will supply a trickle charge to the battery even when the > computer is turned off and extend the battery's life for years. Do not turn > off the computer from a wall switch or power strip switch as the battery > will be in constant use. This can shorten the battery's life dramatically. > I wondered about that when someone posted a while back that they always turn off the whole power strip. Are there any issues about not booting up a computer for any length of time, like a year or so? I've got one that I just keep plugged in with nothing attached to it because I haven't gotten around to doing anything with it for a long time. Kari
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