In a laptop, the
primary battery and
secondary battery serve different purposes:
- Primary Battery:
This is the main battery in the laptop that provides power to the laptop when it's not plugged into an external power source. It stores energy and delivers it to run the laptopβs components, such as the processor, screen, and other peripherals. The primary battery is usually rechargeable, and it's what keeps the laptop functioning on the go.
- Secondary Battery:
While laptops typically only have one battery, the term
secondary battery might refer to an additional battery or a backup battery, such as a small rechargeable battery that supports the laptop's internal clock or settings when the main battery is removed or depleted. In some cases, it may refer to an additional battery in some high-performance or modular laptops that extend the laptop's overall battery life when needed.
In most consumer laptops, the primary battery is the one that powers the laptop during use, while secondary or backup batteries might be part of specialized designs, like detachable or modular laptop systems.