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    Battery Locked or Unlocked

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by tabu, Mar 26, 2007.

  1. tabu

    tabu Notebook Guru

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    Hi all! i need i simple help!
    im new in notebooks world! i just received my a8js and i love it!

    But, under the notebook, i have a switch, thats lock or unlock the battery!
    i dont know what this mean!! can someone helpme?

    i use the note pluged on AC all day!

    thanks
     
    tabu, Mar 26, 2007
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  2. SideSwipe

    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    when u lock the battery then it is locked/latched onto the laptop and cant or shudnt fall out and cant be removed.

    if u want to remove the battery u unlock it then it can be removed.

    it is just a safety measure to ensure ur battery doesnt fall out accidentally while using it
     
    SideSwipe, Mar 26, 2007
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  3. tabu

    tabu Notebook Guru

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    i see! thanks SideSwipe!
     
    tabu, Mar 26, 2007
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  4. AlexF

    AlexF Notebook Deity

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    You will probably want it locked at all times. Most laptops have two latches, one which functions like a lock, the other like a release. If you don't have the lock on, it puts more strain on the release one and it might ruin the retention mechanism.

    Also, like SideSwipe said, it could fall out if you accidentally rub the switch the wrong way.
     
    AlexF, Mar 26, 2007
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