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>> Use the ThinkPad features option labeled 'Power' and click on the 'U-turn' >> like symbol. This turns off the charging circuit. If you >> don't have OS/2 or Windows, try running 'Power' from a command line (I think >> that is the correct command, I know it's POWEROS2 with OS/2 installed). > > It is my understanding that this "U-turn" you describe does >a battery discharge--it doesn't merely leave the battery alone. > > Of course, things may have changed--my machine is merely a 750C. Excuse my momentary lapse of sanity. I must have been thinking about mowing the lawn. Of course the 'U-Turn' causes the battery to be discharged, in addition to turning off the charging circuit. I hope I didn't cause anybody any undo stress. I think I'll go mow the lawn now. I should have enough brain left to at least follow my path. Sorry folks ;-) |===============================================================| |Kris D. Williams<krisdw@basenet.net> | |Instructor/Developer:Mobile Education-IBM Education & Training | |Co-Owner:InComm - Sensible Solutions for the Road Warrior | |My opinions are my own (really!) | |===============================================================|