I guess the battery is just worn out.
Especially old types of batteries of the NiCd type get worn out quickly.
Also NiMH types get worn out.

Consider running it on power from the wall outlet all the time.

Regards,
Göran Halfvarson, Sweden


G> -----Original Message-----
G>
G> I have an IBM ThinkPad 755CD which run perfectly except when
G> you disconnect the power.  The battery is fully charged, but
G> after disconnecting the AC power or powering up with out the
G> AC power on, within two minutes it just shuts down.
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G> Mary Wolden

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