Is it a good idea to use the A/C adapter without the battery installed?

Hi everyone!
I have a question. When using my iBook, is it a good idea or is it adviceable to power my iBook using the A/C adapter only, without the battery installed - for the purpose of preserving my battery? I tend to use my iBook heavily and as a desktop computer replacement.
My iBook is a G4 1.33 Ghz 12" model running OS X Version 10.4.10 and my peripherals are optical mouse, keyboard, powered speakers and an external hard drive.
Thanks.
iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Well the service manual says:
"Warning: Never turn on the computer unless all of its internal parts are in place and it is fully reassembled. Operating the missing parts can damage the computer or cause injury."
Without a battery in place the battery connector would be exposed and things always find their way into the opening. I've heard of people keeping a bad battery in place just for that reason. Also if you keep it plugged in all the time it won't lose it's date/time.
If you check "set Date & Time automatically" in the "Date & Time" system preferences the iBook will automatically reset the time if you have a internet connection.
Richard

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