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- From: nguyen@aladdin.eng.hou.compaq.com (Nghia Nguyen)
- Subject: Inplace Charging...
- Message-ID: <1992Nov19.144901.2382@twisto.eng.hou.compaq.com>
- Keywords: DX-390
- Sender: news@twisto.eng.hou.compaq.com (Netnews Account)
- Organization: Compaq Computer Corp.
- Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 14:49:01 GMT
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- Hello,
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- I have a DX-390. For power supply, it uses either
- 4 D-cell batteries or a 6V AC-DC adapter.
- When the AC adapter is in use, it disconnects the batteries.
- I suppose the disconnect is to prevent any accidental
- charging of non-rechargeable cells if installed. Well,
- that's a good idea but that setup is not convenient for me
- 'cause of several reasons, one is:
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- I'd like to be able to use the existing AC adapter jack
- to recharge the Ni-Cad batteries inplace.
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- I think the mod is simple by putting in a jumper wire to bypass
- the disconnect. A catch is I could no longer use the adapter supply
- while non-rechargeable cells are installed. But, that's quite alright
- by me -- I don't need non-rechargeables.
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- My quetion is: Has any body tried similar thing. Any advices or cautions?
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- Thanks,
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- nvn
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