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> From: Duo/2400 List
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf
> Of Eric L. Strobel
> Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 4:31 PM
> To: Duo/2400 List
> Subject: [Duo2400] Re: [2400] Trick to switching batteries?
>
>
> on 10/16/02 10:48 AM, Marc at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> >
> > Seem to remember a gadget in my PowerBook 160 days, that
> was simply a
> > 9v battery attached to a power cord plug. You'd
> temporarily attach to
> > power socket of powerbook, then swap batteries in sleep.
> >
>
> I remember that thingy also, but several inquiries on this
> list haven't
> brought forth anyone who knows where to get one for a Duo
> or a 2400. You'd
> think some genius with the smell of solder wafting about
> them would've come
> up with a homemade version by now.
>
> - Eric.
Unless your PRAM battery is shot, you should have several minutes in
which to swap batteries while the PB is sleeping, otherwise just close
down fully first.
(it also makes good sense to ensure that anything important (ie that
presentation you just spent 2 hours on) is saved to disk BEFORE the
book is put to sleep.)
Ben.
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