From: Mike (mike760_at_ricochet.net)
Date: Thu Nov 04 1999 - 14:30:33 EST
On Thursday, November 04, 1999 5:46 AM, Adam Quantrill
[SMTP:aquantrill_at_scigen.co.uk] wrote:
> Yes - use a dud battery! Or one that's on its way out - then you have a
built-in UPS.
>
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> Subject: 770 Battery Bay Plug?
> Author: MIME:<JEShoemaker_at_aol.com> at INTERNET
> Date: 11/4/99 1:24 PM
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>
> I just noticed IBM's recent TP General, Subject: Tips for getting the
most out of your battery Dated 11-02-99 at (all 1 link):
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> The following is copied for the above site:
>
> "NOTE: If you mainly use your ThinkPad as a desktop replacement, your
battery will have a constant charge of 100%. This will negatively affect
the performance of your battery. It would be better to use battery power or
to remove the battery from your system while using mains power."
>
I don't quite understand this. My battery won't charge until it reaches
95%. Than and only than will it start charging. So, yes, it does stay at
100%, but it does not constantly charge. So it still would be the same as
leaving out of the compartment...right? So if I keep it in without charging
than it should be OK. Mike
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