[PLUG] Looking for a new-to-me laptop

Bill Barry barryb at proaxis.com
Fri Apr 25 11:17:26 UTC 2003


On Fri, Apr 25, 2003 at 10:59:29AM -0700, Launi wrote:
> 
>   >-----Original Message-----
>   >From: plug-admin at lists.pdxlinux.org 
>   >[mailto:plug-admin at lists.pdxlinux.org] On Behalf Of Bill Barry
>  >The only real problem I have had with it is that 
>   >I ran the system for a long time plugged in to the 
>   >wall and this really kills the battery life. 
>   >So if you are using it this way it is a good idea 
>   >to remove the battery.
> 
> OK, I have heard this from a few of my friends and would like to know where
> this is documented.  I recently replaced my battery in my A21p which held up
> for about 3 years.  It was holding 3 hours new then slipped to 2.5 then to 1
> and finally 3 minutes before I replaced it.  
> 
> I always use my laptop with the battery plugged in at my docking station and
> then yank it out when I want to roam around my house (wireless).  I though
> that nickel metal hydride batteries were not prone to over charging?
> 
> ______________________________________________
> Lonnie Wormley

How much documentation do you need, it happened to me, it happened to you
and it happened to a few of your friends :)
Bill




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