J R FOX wrote:Very interesting. If the machine weren't so hopelessly ancient I'd be tempted to try and find another power brick for the Compaq. But having already spent more than the laptop cost for a new battery that couldn't charge, I don't think I shall.But it now seems to have been some combination of a battery that is now marginal (quickly drops from about 82% charge tonear-zero) and the transformer brick in particular.-- Patricia M. Godfrey priscamg@xxxxxxxx