[ltp] TP 770X battery recharge problems

[Bruce Cowan]

>BTW IBM lists this as a "FIX". Does that mean that I can get a new battery
>based on the fact that IBM had defective firmware ??

Would be nice, wouldn't it. I must admit to not even bothering to try to
get a new one free for mine. I've always had 2 batteries, keeping one which
I use about once every 3 to 4 months and the other which is always in the
machine, except unplugged these days when in the office, although that may
no longer be necessary.

>> I'm not sure if it will charge a battery to 100% once it starts charging
>> but I'll put my junk battery in and flatten it and try and report back.
>
>Seeing as I just spent ~250 dollars on an IBM original replacement I am
>very interested in the results.

OK, junk battery flattened and charged. It charged up to 100% as desired.
Presumably it will work the same way with a good battery. BTW my junk
battery still has about 10-15% life in it - goes from 90% to 8% instantly
during discharge.

Bruce

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