Re: TP755C AC Adapters

[billy@mix.com]

> Second 0ne...FRU P/N 85G6689
> This adapter was the new model, I was advised by IBM/Canada,  shipped =
> with all new TPs ( a scary thought in retrospect).  It was great at =
> first, thin wire to the TP, sexy Velco strap, etc...  Unfortunately I =
> discovered that if you use the Thinkpad FUEL utility to cycle the NiCd's =
> as we all do, or, try to recharge them AFTER starting Windows (Win 95 in =
> my case) surprise, surprise it will not recharge. You have to power it =
> down and let it recharge 'cold'.

I bought a 755CE just about a year ago, just after the big power supply
recall.  It was obvious someone had opened the box and replaced whatever
was there with something that looks exactly like what you describe above
except it's a P/N 85G6670 or FRU P/N 85G4952.  This one runs on 100 to
240 volt AC mains and all you need for another country is the proper
mains cable.  I haven't had any trouble using the fuel gauge power cycle
from Win 3.1.  It does get a bit hot but the small size more than makes
up for that.  I imagine the reason IBM supplies it with world's shortest
mains cable is to make sure it stays out where air can circulate...

Billy Y..