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    Anything better than blue tab battery for CF31?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by sunrk, Feb 17, 2018.

  1. sunrk

    sunrk Notebook Evangelist

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    Got a blue tab battery in mine. Seller offered to supply a brand new genuine one and it's been running off AC for about 2 hrs now and only down to 70 pct. Running via wi-fi though no 3g/4g (which would chew battery charge quickly).

    I've come across yellow tab (higher cap) batteries for older toughbooks so wondering if they exist for CF31's as well?

    On the subject of batteries, I don't have a CD/DVD drive in the media pocket and I recall that I think CF29's did have an option of extra battery in that space. Is that something that exists for a CF31, and if so is it actually beneficial or more of a problem than a solution?
     
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    what is the full battery number?
    voltage?
    mah rating?
     
    Shawn, Feb 17, 2018
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    Last edited: Feb 25, 2018
    sunrk, Feb 25, 2018
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    That is the high capacity battery.
    The media bay battery adds an hour or so of run time depending on how the laptop is setup.
     
    Shawn, Feb 25, 2018
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    Myself it's not worth it for little time you get from it. Just buy a regular battery for it.
     
    toughasnails, Feb 25, 2018
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    I think the 2nd battery is worth having.
    I sure do not need a DVD drive carried with me so why not fill the bay with a battery.
     
    Shawn, Feb 25, 2018
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