Re: [NTLK] run down battery and restart trouble 2100

From: Johannes Wolf (jwolf_at_xe.estec.esa.nl)
Date: Mon Feb 25 2002 - 04:00:38 EST


I got best results starting to charge the batt again at a value of 15%-20%.
You should NOT try to discharge it down to 0%.

Johannes

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> Subject: [NTLK] run down battery and restart trouble 2100
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> I allowed the battery in my new (used) 2100 to run all the way down,
> thinking that would allow me to charge it fully, was planning on
> doing this a couple times... anyway, i ignored all the warnings, and
> when it finally turned itself off, i plugged it in. Well, about 4
> hours later, I went to use it, I noticed the bottom was hot, but, it
> wouldnt turn on.... so i tried removing the batt, and back in,
> plugging it in, nothing. So i used the reset button. Again, nothing.
> Pulled the cards, the batt, tried only ac power. Nothing. Long story
> short, I had to reset it maybe 10 times (or press the button 10
> tiimes) until it came on. Now, it still says the battery is low (and
> saying it is at 15% capacity).
>
> I dont get it. Is this a common 2100 thing, or is my newt a weirdo?
>
> I am now recharging it again. Bizarre.
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