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    Hot Swap Questions.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by zoAr, Aug 17, 2005.

  1. zoAr

    zoAr Notebook Enthusiast

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    sorry if this has already been asked, but I tried the search.

    Two Questions:

    Is it possible to hot swap the Inspiron 9300's battery?
    - Will the computer continue to run off the AC while it swap it out without an hicups?

    Is it possible to insert or remove my Audigy 2 ZS Notebook (PCMCIA) while the computer is running?
    - Does it function like a removeable sound card, or is it treated as permanent hardware by windows?

    Thanks.
     
    zoAr, Aug 17, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    1) Yes, you can swap batteries while on AC. You don't need the battery at all when plugged in.

    2) You can remove it at any time. There should be a little shutdown and remove icon in the system tray that would be best to use before you yank it out.
     
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  3. zoAr

    zoAr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks Brian. :)
     
    zoAr, Aug 17, 2005
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