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    changing batteries

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by mym, Jun 21, 2005.

  1. mym

    mym Notebook Enthusiast

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    To preempt a possibly strange question, I'll mention that I've never actually travelled with a laptop, although I often work with them at work...

    The question I have is - is it better to get a second primary battery or a secondary for the modular drive?
    It seems to me that you'll get more hours out of two primary ones than out of the primary/secondary combination. Is that true?

    Also, I'm considering buying an MX from Portable One, so -
    how easy is it to change a primary battery? Are there any screws you have to pull out on this system or can you just slide it out?

    Thanks!
    Michael

     
    mym, Jun 21, 2005
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  2. michae42

    michae42 Notebook Geek

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    Hey Michael,

    to remove the "primary" battery, you just push a button on the bottom of the MX, and the battery pops out.

    Personally, i've never needed the use of a second battery, whether it be a modular battery or a second main battery, so i can't comment on that.

    All i know is that depending on what you're doing, and how bright you have the screen, i've been able to get about 4 hrs on a single battery.

    U might want to drop Ivan an email over at P1. He's always quick in responding and i can't begin to tell you how helpful he can be.

    hope this helps.

    --Michael M.
     
    michae42, Jun 23, 2005
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