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Is there a way possible to run a laptop only on AC power without having the need to remove the battery i.e. to disable the charging as it is possible in Windows 7.

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Just a note, Windows 7 does not have the option to disable battery input, nor does it have the option to disable charging reliably. – The Lord of Time Feb 8 '12 at 21:11

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I think the only way this is possible would be on a hardware level. I've never heard of a laptop that had this as an option, though.

In Windows that is probably done by a driver for this purpose. Something like Smart Battery in DELL laptops. Not sure if that will be an option for your laptop, check the builder's website.

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I needed a solution for this because my battery life is going down so i want to save it from degrading further due to over charging. – Vinay Feb 10 '12 at 7:00
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You just remove the battery. There is no other solution. – gajdipajti Feb 10 '12 at 9:00

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