Chris McSweeny wrote:

> If it helps at all, the spec I have which I might not have mentioned befo=
re
> is that the kit has both an external battery and an internal battery. If
> the external battery is left plugged in it will completely run down and
> never switch to the internal battery. If you unplug the external battery
> when it is almost run down, then it will switch to the internal battery s=
o
> resulting in another 24 hours of runtime. My friend is after a way to
> automatically disconnect the external battery in the same way as unpluggi=
ng
> it does when it drops below a certain voltage. Though I don't think that
> level of detail makes any difference to the question.

Sounds to me like either
  the external battery pack does not meet its published specification=20
regarding cut off at low voltage - cause for concern
OR
  the external battery connector on the device  has a mechanical switch=20
to disconnect the internal battery while any plug is in situ.

George Smith
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