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From: dlow@pollux.svale.hp.com (Danny Low)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: Battery, memory, and disk info for the T1000SE
Message-ID: <5690011@pollux.svale.hp.com>
Date: 31 Jan 91 18:14:48 GMT
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>(Bruce Clarke) 
>I have also noticed this recently on my T1000LE.  So it appears that what-
>ever is causing it has not been corrected.  So far I have been lucky and
>have caught it before any noticeable damage has occurred, but it does
>get old having to "watch" your batteries charge.  I would also
>be very interested if anyone knows of causes/solutions to this problem.

According to Toshiba, the heat is normal and all Toshibas AFTER the 1000
have safety circuits to limit the heat. The problem is caused by recharging
a battery that still has a substantial charge in it. I only recharge when
my battery is really low so I have never noticed this problem.

			   Danny Low
    "Question Authority and the Authorities will question You"
	   Valley of Hearts Delight, Silicon Valley
	     HP CPCD   dlow@pollux.svale.hp.com