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    Satelite A100 VA1 Jiggly Battery Issue

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by Jsunu, Mar 14, 2007.

  1. Jsunu

    Jsunu Newbie

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    I just got the toshiba and everything is fine but i find there is just a small inch of clearince with the battery and you can jiggle it up and down a bit, is this normal?
     
    Jsunu, Mar 14, 2007
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  2. tha_bandit

    tha_bandit Notebook Enthusiast

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    make sure both of the battery locks (little slider button) are in the lock position. only one is spring latch type, so the other one is very easy to move to the unlock position. chek that....i have put a piece of tape on mine as it used to make the battery very loose when i put it on my lap, or on top of something.
     
    tha_bandit, Mar 16, 2007
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  3. slappin

    slappin Notebook Enthusiast

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    The first thing I said when I opened my A135- was, "They should didn't try to make the battery fit tight." I have held many other laptops and none of them had a battery that was "locked in" that I can jiggle up and down. I was going to add tape to the battery till it gets tight. :)
     
    slappin, Mar 16, 2007
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  4. Jsunu

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    Thanks guys, I dont know why toshiba would make the battery so loose like that
     
    Jsunu, Mar 17, 2007
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  5. Jsunu

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    oh ya i forgot to mention it jiggles even at the lock position :(
     
    Jsunu, Mar 17, 2007
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    Maatt500 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Its normal!
    I mean maybe its to let some air through or something, so that battery doesnt get so hot.
    A little clearance is ok. Mine has it aswel.
    But it hasnt cut out on me!
    So its ok.. I guess.
     
    Maatt500, Mar 17, 2007
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  7. Jsunu

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    Yay, thanks guys it has been bugging me for days, I am just so used to other laptops having snug batteries.
     
    Jsunu, Mar 17, 2007
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    I have an A100-147 and the battery fit is absolutely perfect and tight to the chassis when locked. There is no clearance around the battery and no movement at all.
     
    Wheel_nut, Mar 18, 2007
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