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    Q: X220 slice battery hot swap?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by nepili, Sep 4, 2011.

  1. nepili

    nepili Newbie

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    Hi guys.
    I got the slice battery for x220 few days ago.
    Wondering if i can plug in or unplug the slice battery while system is running?
    I checked the manaul comes with the battery. But it doesn't mention anything regarding this.

    I ve "hot unpluged" few times. Seems allright.
    I just wanna double check it in case not damaging the system board.
    Thank you. ;)
     
    nepili, Sep 4, 2011
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  2. fraushai

    fraushai Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, it is hot swappable - at least I've been doing that to my T410 for the last year or so :p

    Incidentally can I ask you something about the X220 slice? With the slice + the original (6/9 cell) how long can the X220 run, if I am playing movies continuously?

    Thanks!
     
    fraushai, Sep 4, 2011
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  3. nepili

    nepili Newbie

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    I can rest asure. Thanks mate. :p

    Slice compare to 9cell on the machine, 9Cell is the big daddy.
    However slice isn't bad. At lease add some fun to the machine.
    Last friday night i ve watched 2 Xvid movies through a Usb 2.0 Ext 2.5'' WD Scorpion Blue Mechanical HDD, Screen set to 3, loud speaker, full screen. I am not sure how long it takes, movies are Fast Five & Transformer 3 , at the end i got around 70% battery left. I was pretty happy with that.

    On everyday use, i feel 9cell last much longer than slice battery.

    Another thing, on slice it marked as Li-ion.
    Actually it made of Li-Polymer(shows in Power manager).

    Frankly i dont really need that slice, 9cell is enough for my entire working hours, I got the slice just for fun. :p
     
    nepili, Sep 5, 2011
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  4. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    Getting a battery for fun, i guess you would only hear that from a Thinkpadder.

    So how long can the 9 cells + slice last? 22 hrs?
     
    lead_org, Sep 5, 2011
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  5. fraushai

    fraushai Notebook Evangelist

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    Wow, two movies and still 70% left, that's quite impressive :)
     
    fraushai, Sep 5, 2011
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  6. nepili

    nepili Newbie

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    Unfortunately I don't think it can takes up to 22 hours, at least on my driving style.(around 18 i reckon) However, it still the best in town for now. So, i'm happy.

    Guys already have the 9-cell, IMO i'm NOT suggesting to buy the slice.
    9-cell is more than enough. You not gonna work that long, do U?
    Ya, I got the slice for Fun , plus it will fullfil my x220's destiny. :p
     
    nepili, Sep 6, 2011
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