Laptop Charging Mistakes: 5 Habits That Can Cost You Dearly

• Charging on soft surfaces like beds or pillows blocks vents, causing overheating and potential damage to components like the motherboard.
• Performing 'heavy' tasks such as gaming or video editing while charging strains the processor and battery, leading to rapid heating.
• Leaving the laptop on charge overnight, even with overcharge protection, can reduce battery efficiency over time; remove charger at 80-90%.
• Using cheap or fake chargers provides incorrect voltage, damaging the battery and posing short-circuit risks; always use original chargers.
• Ignoring excessive heat during charging is a warning sign; stop charging, cool the laptop, and consider a cooling pad to protect the battery.