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    multi bay battey CF-30 troubles...

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by systemofadown, Feb 14, 2012.

  1. systemofadown

    systemofadown Notebook Geek

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    Guy's I picked up 3 MP batteries, poped one in after figuring out to just pull the CD-ROM drive out ( no release as far as I could find). It charged up fine & gave me Alot of extra runtime (Love That). The problem is I poped the 2nd & 3rd in but they dont show up as being in the pocket. no MP light, & no 2nd battery installed on the battery icon. What did I miss?
     
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  2. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Does the first one still work after trying the other two?

    If so, you've narrowed the fault down to the other two batteries.

    Some of these were made as a shell/adapter for a standard Panasonic battery; I dunno on the CF-30. If so, they may not be populated or may have an old junk battery in them.

    Guys, what all do ya know about this?

    mnem
    More power!
     
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  3. I58SR

    I58SR Notebook Consultant

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    Hey…

    Here is what a CF30 2nd battery looks like. Also shown is the part number to the battery with the sticker removed.

    I don’t known what his issue could be.

    -Nick
     

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  4. systemofadown

    systemofadown Notebook Geek

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    @ mnementh, yes Sir - it did function after the other 2 were removed. Im not sure whats going on, maybe the other 2 are defective, but why would they not cause the MP light to come on or turn red. its above my paygrade thats for sure :) the other two did have something like black printer ink under them in a small spot but not really much & nothing looks damaged. @I58SR - thats them.
     
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    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Sounds to me like either the battery packs inside are completely dead, or having a bad connection issue with the adapter shell.

    If you have any warranty from your seller, I'd try and get an exchange or a partial refund. Otherwise, if bought el-cheapo or as-is, I'd take it apart & try to check the internal connections. Shop eBay for the CF-VZSU14C battery by itself; give you an idea of what the battery is worth and if it's worth further hassle.

    mnem
    1 out of 3... sounds like my kindof luck.
     
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  6. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Not sure if it matters or not but was your 30 running when you pulled one out and put the other one in or did you shut it down then do it. Just a thought
     
    toughasnails, Feb 15, 2012
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    db04p71 Notebook Deity

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    Batteries can be hot swapped.

    Remove the main battery and try charging the MB battery only with the TB shutdown.
     
    db04p71, Feb 15, 2012
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  8. systemofadown

    systemofadown Notebook Geek

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    Thank you Sir's - I'll let you know what happens when I get a chance to work with them again - Its Birthday time so I get no free time today :)
     
    systemofadown, Feb 15, 2012
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  9. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    I will be picking up my 5pk of batterys tomorrow and will let you know how I make out.
     
    toughasnails, Feb 16, 2012
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    systemofadown Notebook Geek

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    Would love to see your results toughasnails, Im now getting the Red Blinking light of DEATH on one of em :( & the other is taking a charge right now :) Ive moved up to 2 out of 3. Requested an exchange for the dead one a few minutes ago - hope it goes well. Best of Luck toughasnails ;)
     
    systemofadown, Feb 16, 2012
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