Using a MacBook with ONLY a Power Adapter

HI!
is it possible to use my MacBook with just the power adapter? The current batter and adapter are both dead, and I'm pretty low on cash. So I was thinking I would purchase a new adapter in Amazon. Thoughts? Thanks.

Yes, you can use it on just the power adapter, without a battery installed.
There is a significant performance decrease when a functional battery is not installed, but it will still work without a battery, just not as fast.
Here is one of many links on the subject:
http://techcrunch.com/2008/11/22/macbook-performance-drops-37-percent-without-ba ttery-installed/

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Using a MacBook with ONLY a Power Adapter

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