In some cases, yes.

You’ve probably felt the heat generated from the battery if your laptop is sitting on your lap.

Resource-intensive tasks such as gaming and multimedia editing can further drive up the amount of heat your laptop produces.

Keep the battery in for short plugged-in stints when mobile.

This can give the battery a rest and potentially extend its life.

It is best to shut it down any time you’re going to be connecting or disconnecting the battery.

Shut down the laptop.

Unplug the power cable from the AC outlet.

Reattach the power cable to the AC outlet.

Power on the laptop.

Some people keep batteries in the refrigerator, but this is risky and unnecessary.

Doing so can damage the battery when exposing it to humidity and condensation.

Moisture and computer components don’t mix well.

Always warm the battery to room temperature before using it.