draining the pc or laptop

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July 23rd, 2001, 10:13 AM
[NeoZeeD]

draining the pc or laptop

you guys probably know this already i just found out and was amazed that it worked. so i figured i would share it with you.
i work help desk and alot of times people with dead pc or laptops that wont power on callin , so i have them from now on unplug any devices from it like external keyboards,mouse,printer,power cord etc. everything and have them hold down power for 45 secs. i was told that drains the computer and after that just plug in the power cord and so far i had alot of computers and laptops that came back ALIVE!!!
July 25th, 2001, 04:47 PM
Geek #1

If you are having trouble with the battery (eg, not recharging fully, etc). There is usually an option to drain the battery, it takes a few hours but can clear the problem.
July 26th, 2001, 11:55 PM
techsev

Hey geek where is that option I am running win98se and have not found it I have a compaq presario 1600s and think I may have that problem My bat life span is very short and I would like to totally discharge it to recharge. it is a lio so there is supposed to be no memory
July 27th, 2001, 05:14 AM
Geek #1

Quote:

Originally posted by techsev:
<STRONG>Hey geek where is that option I am running win98se and have not found it I have a compaq presario 1600s and think I may have that problem My bat life span is very short and I would like to totally discharge it to recharge. it is a lio so there is supposed to be no memory</STRONG>

Sorry, I meant to add the option was within the BIOS.
July 30th, 2001, 01:25 PM
jettlag

Quote:

Originally posted by techsev:
<STRONG>Hey geek where is that option I am running win98se and have not found it I have a compaq presario 1600s and think I may have that problem My bat life span is very short and I would like to totally discharge it to recharge. it is a lio so there is supposed to be no memory</STRONG>

Your best bet is to go to a battery specialist. Here in Canada we have a place called Battery Direct. They check batteries for a fee of $10. The drained my IBM thinkbad battery told me it had 2% juice left and didn't even charge me. I know of other people who have had GREAT success with this as well.

For $10 they'll check your battery, tell ya how much juice is left, and discharge the thing for ya.

Well worth the ten bones...

.JL.