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		tjohns on May 4, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Should I unplug my laptop charger at 100%? Why would there be extra heat if the battery is fully charged? Shouldn't a well designed charge circuit disconnect once the battery hits 100%?

tdkl on May 4, 2015 [–]

Emphasis on "well designed". The 500€ laptops I've experienced in the past weren't and you could murder the battery like this in couple months, no matter the brand (HP, Dell).

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