[ltp] Running without a battery?

[Luca]

You have no "UPS" having no battery.. :) I don't think there are any other
problems.

BTW: Lithium batteries hold best if they are charged around 30-40% and
stored in a cool place and keep in mind that they slowly degenerate even if
you don't use them.

Luca
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dr. Jason Breitweg" <jason.breitweg@blind-guardian.com>
To: <linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:50 AM
Subject: [ltp] Running without a battery?


> I have a a TP240 and just got a new battery for it.  I read somewhere that
> the best way to keep the batteries life long is to charge it fully then
> use it until it is almost fully uncharged and then charge it and so on.
> Anyway I want to leave this TP running at home and access it from work.
> Of course this would mean leaving it plugged in the whole day.
>
> Is it possible to run without the battery pack in the TP?  Ok, I know it
> is possible since I tried it last night, took the battery out and ran with
> the TP plugged in to the AC power.  Is there any reason that this wouldn't
> be a good thing to do?  One thing I did notice is that the fan never came
> on when I did this.  I am not sure if this is a problem or if the TP
> didn't think it needed the fan (which is strange since I was compiling a
> bunch of software as well).
>
> Any suggestions?  I don't want to leave it plugged in at home while I am
> out of the house if something could happen to it.
>
> Jason
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