Greg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>> Any ideas of the cause? The battery appeared OK at first and it seems
>> unlikely it should have failed like this - could a software problem be the
>> cause?  I can't test with TechTool or reinstall another system - I only
>> have 7.6.1 and 9.0.4 - until I get a Dock.  The power adapter seems to be
>> the correct one - M2693.

>Rechargeable batteries are consumables and they wear out. Software
>cannot change the chemical decomposition that occurs.

But doesn't it control the charging process, or is this purely a hardware
issue?
The bottom of the Duo never got warm as does my 5300 when charging
 - presumably you think the battery simply failed suddenly?

Thanks for your input,

John




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