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From: bdf45445@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Brian)
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Subject: Re: Toshiba T1000LE Battery
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Date: 8 Mar 91 23:14:53 GMT
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Well, I have the T1000SE, which is a lot like the LE.  First of all, the LE
is supposed to have a 3 hour battery life, which can be expanded to 5 hours
if you buy the optional modem slot battery.  Also, I believe you can not use
the computer if the battery is not connected (I know the SE will not let you
do this).  There is no problem with taking the battery pack out when storing,
as this will eliminate the battery drain which occurs when the computer is off.
With my computer's battery in and fully charged, the battery will completely
drain with the computer off in 7 days, but it won't drain if I disconect it
(of course you will lose the autoresume stuff).  Perhaps Toshiba has made the
LE capable of running with only the ac adaptor and not the battery, but I
have not heard anything that says it can.  Hope this helps.