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    Any tips for getting better battery run-time?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by 8man1320, May 22, 2008.

  1. 8man1320

    8man1320 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have recently purchased a cf-28. The battery is not that big (capacity).
    I could use some tips on extending battery life.

    Any recommendations on a good source for a new battery?
     
    8man1320, May 22, 2008
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Reduce screen brightness,stop services that you don't use,undervolt the CPU disable hardware components that you use.

    Rgds
     
    The_Observer, May 22, 2008
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  3. klboo

    klboo Notebook Evangelist

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    There are a couple of threads here talking about rebuilding packs, and getting a rebuilt pack from a company online - that, for a fee and your old battery pack, will send you a rebuilt pack - you keep your pack till you get the new one (imagine, trusting the customer!).

    Try

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=2594922#post2594922

    and

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=2271350#post2271350
     
    klboo, May 22, 2008
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  4. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    By dimming your screen you can add almost an hours worth of run-time to your battery. You can also turn off things you don't need. Bluetooth, wireless (when you don't need it), etc.

    Your best bet is to exercise your battery regularly and maybe look into getting an extra one from one of the ebay rebuilders. As I am finding out... Its not enough to just replace the batteries. You need to reprogram the battery software somehow... There's a company on ebay that charges $89 (Plus your old battery) for a new battery.
     
    Toughbook, May 22, 2008
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