[ltp] Running without a battery?

[Dr. Jason Breitweg]

I have a a TP240 and just got a new battery for it.  I read somewhere that
the best way to keep the batteries life long is to charge it fully then
use it until it is almost fully uncharged and then charge it and so on.
Anyway I want to leave this TP running at home and access it from work.
Of course this would mean leaving it plugged in the whole day.

Is it possible to run without the battery pack in the TP?  Ok, I know it
is possible since I tried it last night, took the battery out and ran with
the TP plugged in to the AC power.  Is there any reason that this wouldn't
be a good thing to do?  One thing I did notice is that the fan never came
on when I did this.  I am not sure if this is a problem or if the TP
didn't think it needed the fan (which is strange since I was compiling a
bunch of software as well).

Any suggestions?  I don't want to leave it plugged in at home while I am
out of the house if something could happen to it.

Jason