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Is a laptop power cord that is plugged in but with no laptop attached to it dangerous?
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∙ 11y ago
Very unlikely, but, possible. Unplug it. You'll save a little electricity.
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∙ 11y ago
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Will a USB docking station charge your laptop without the laptop being plugged in to the power supply?
no
Do chargers use power when plugged in with no device attached?
No they don't
Does leaving a laptop plugged in result in wastage of power?
no leaving your laptop pluged in will not waste your power yes it still uses power you dont have to worie about it.
Why doesn't my mcVolt laptop battery charge overnight in your laptop?
Make sure the laptop computer is receiving power. (Is the cord plugged in correctly?). When the laptop battery is installed in the computer and it is properly plugged in to an AC outlet, check to see if the fuel gauge is showing a charge sign. If this does not fix the problem, the laptop battery, the power source in the laptop, or the AC power cord may be defective.
Will the USB power strip hubs ac dc external power supply adapter charge laptop computers batteries while they're both plugged into the laptops?
Yes, the USB power strip will charge your device when plugged into a laptop.
Is it better to keep wireless laptop plugged into a power source when in use?
No, if you have your power plugged into your laptop all the time. Your battery will decrease its performance until your battery will last only a couple of minutes until flat.
With regard to the power cord that connects your laptop to the outlet is it dangerous to disconnect only the end going into the computer while leaving the other end plugged into the outlet?
Your transformer inside your powerpack that is still plugged up will continue to get hot whether your computer is plugged up or not. You jsut run a risk of it burning up therefore losing your powerchord.
Is it normal for the bat to run down on a laptop when on ac power?
No. check that the AC Power lead is plugged in and turned on. if the AC power lead is plugged in and turned on and still the battery is discharging, check that the AC power lead is working. this can be done with a multimeter. if the lead is faulty, replacements can be found. check the input power required by the laptop, as too much will blow the laptop up, and not enough will still make it discharge.
Can your laptop operate without the battery and instead with just the power cord plugged into the wall outlet?
yes
Do I need power to my monitor when it is connected to my laptop?
yes, an external monitor will still need to be plugged in separately
What to do if laptop is not charging when it's plugged in but has already ran out of power?
get a new cable for it or make sure it is in properly !
Why does'nt my gateway laptop turn on when it's plugged in for power?
Try pressing the power button, resetting the GFCI, checking the outlet, battery, and making sure that all parts of the power supply are plugged in properly. Also check your circuit breaker.
