OK to re-install old battery?

I recently purchased a new battery for my iBook G4. Based on some postings I saw on this discussion board re: how to prolong battery life, I've started removing my new battery whenever I've got the computer plugged into the wall. But, since these batteries have a little non-skid pad on them the computer slides around when the battery opening on the bottom of the computer is not filled in. So, I'd like to put my old battery back into the computer whenever I don't need battery power...just to stabilize the computer physically on my desk. Thus, my question: is it OK to re-install the old battery periodically? Will this slow/damage the computer's functioning in any way? (The old battery was purchased in 2004 and only holds a charge for 4 minutes.)
iGook G4 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Duane...thanks for the quick reply and the welcome!
So, perhaps I misunderstood earlier posts. I was under the impression that leaving the computer plugged into the wall while the battery is fully charged is bad for the battery. In that case, it seems to me that there are only a few options: always using battery power or taking the battery out when it's not needed. I'd love to be wrong here, because constantly removing and re-installing the battery is a real pain.
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