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My auxiliary battery attempt is stuck

by ambersfire Nov 24, 2009 5:23AM PST

hi guys, i'm confused.
Power wise everything operates to specs on my pretty new AAO.
However, the internal battery (the 2.5hr one) is 12.5 volts yet the ac power
supply is 19 volts. Will someone please explain this.
When i plug in my little home made 19 volt battery pack into the external
power jack I believe the puter is still operating on the internal 12 volt battery AND
the battery lamp blinks? I see no voltage drop accross my little battery pack.
Maybe if i remove the 12.5 volt battery it will work? I haven't done this
because i'm afraid of the unknowns here and need some answers before I
mess up my pretty new puter.
Thanks for any help
Amber