>In a message dated 5/31/01 7:16:23 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
>>I am guessing that a full 200 W power supply that was reworked to fit
>>the dock might prevent the Duo from crashing during recondition or
>>battery insert. I am hoping the power manager would be able to
>>detect the more powerful source and allow more juice in.
>
>The limitation is on the logic board, not in the dock. Now, do you REALLY
>want to screw up another Duo 2300 logic?? <<grin>> I've had success with
Why screw up a 2300 mobo when you can use a 210 motherboard ? : )
I think its worth a try.... when I get around to it. Too many projects !
>charging the batteries externally (piece of steel, magnet and a piece of
>Lexan to hold a set of spring contacts to make connection to the
>battery.....but not what most folks have sitting around!), but I'd be
>hesitant to try to stuff more energy thru the Duo itself.
>
>One old trick (TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK...DO NOT HAVE THE HOSPITAL CALL ME
>AFTERWARDS!!) is to apply a higher voltage across the individual cell at
>OPPOSITE POLARITY (i.e., basically a short circuit). Don't try this across
>the terminals, there is a thermal protector and a fuse (in some) in the
>circuit, you could pop them. I have tried this across the individual cells
>in a Type III, went from approx.5 min. to 30-40 min. life. I prefer to swap
>the cells for new ones, tho!
Thats a little macho for me !
>Cheers!
>Andrew (back in town)
thanks,
Mad Dog
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