Laptop flexing without battery pack

[Anthony@MALIBAL]

Batteries die whether you use them or not. Lithium batteries have a 3-5 year lifespan on average. Some last longer, some less than that. It's why they're typically considered "consumable" items and excluded from standard warranty.

That said, leaving the battery OUT of the machine when not using it exposes it to less heat and charging stress (trickle charging and discharge cycles), so it should theoretically last longer. Whether this amounts to anything noticeable is up to debate.

To get the most out of it, you just shouldn't leave it charging to 100% all the time. Make sure you do discharge cycles regularly to avoid too many issues. In the end though, it will wear over time as the chemical processes inside begin to deteriorate- no matter how well you treat it.

[Riley89]

I've found that while doing discharge cycles might be wise, it really doesn't matter for me. By the time I notice any decreased life, I doubt I will even have this laptop anymore.

Alright cool. I just wont worry much about it then. Thanks for the help Alex and Malibal!