Using netbook from mains power lead without the battery plugged in?

[Mercian]

Hi guys,

I've just invested in a compaq mini 110 netbook and love it. The only issue I have is that since it came with a 6 cell battery, the tilt angle is reduced. Whilst I love having the larger capacity battery for when I take it outside, it would be nice to use the full tilt range, so I wondered whether it would be possible/there would be any problem running it off mains power without the battery plugged in? This might also help maintain the battery's capacity.

[kryss]

I imagine it'll work fine, I used to do that with my Kohjinsha SH6 to make it light enough to use as an ereader.
Only downside is if the power goes out or the cable gets unplugged you're screwed.