Can i use my laptop as a desktop?

Question

ok, i have a toshiba satellite laptop and i don't really use it as a laptop. instead i just bought a big monitor(screen), a keyboard, and a mouse for it. i put the laptop down under my table, and its always plugged into charge. my question is: is it ok to do this? like is it ok to keep my laptop charged in all the time? i turn it off at night though.

oh and also, i put an empty water bottle under it to keep it suspended so it won't overheat.

Answer 1

using a laptop as a desktop is fine... if the machine can handle all the tasks you want it to do.

leaving it plugged in all the time shouldn't be an issue.  heat, or the build up of heat may be a problem.  i'd suggest dropping the few bucks on one of those... cooler plates they sell for laptops... if you honestly.  leave it in the same spot all the time.  a plastic bottle... may melt, or conduct heat,  or whatnot.  Just seems silly.  

Only other thing... laptops tend to bend, or warp, or ... i dunno,  what's the word.  "wear out" the connection from the plug where it meets the laptop back, and the internal gizmo section that's inside the laptop.  just be sure... if it's low to the ground,  or somewhere stationary.  be aware not to trip on it.  or kick it or whatever, as to not yank the cord.  

but... with simple common sense type stuff.  there shouldn't be any problems.  lots of people use large...full type monitors and keyboards/mouse for laptops... as more permanent type workstations

Answer 2

Its not really a good idea to keep your laptop charging for that long of a time, it can limit the lifespan. ALOT faster than normal. Just incase you ever do decide to use it as a laptop, its only best to charge it when the battery it low, or completely dead.

Other then the battery issue i dont see any reason why u cant.

Answer 3

As others say, youre going to kill your battery. Laptops are fine to use for what you do, but at limitations. Desktops have better heat reduction and are able to stay on longer with a longer life span. You should certainly  look into an aftermarket laptop heatsink. Though im not even sure if they do make them for laptops.

Answer 4

You should not have problems using it as a desktop, the only potential problem would be overheating, but you seem to have that one solved...