There are specific Toshiba instructions for changing the battery:
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/t...ceghdgngdgnn.0
I'd suggest it as reading material to make sure you're doing it correctly.
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Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Alamo" <Alamo39@_yoyoyo remoooveee me_gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I know this is area is for software issues/questions for Tablet PC - but I
>was hoping some of you guys can shed some light on this. Why is it that I
>can't swap the battery out of my Toshiba M200 while it's plugged into the
>wall and turned on. I noticed it the other day when I was looking for the
>backup stylis. When I put the battery back in and opened up the lide
>(while plugged in and powered) it was shut down. WHats up with that? On
>my dell Laptop - i used to be able swap batteries out all the time while it
>was on and powered. This is a major bummer. I haven't tried it yet, but
>can I put it in Standby mode to swap out the battery without having to shut
>everything down and power it down?
>
>
> Alamo
>