A-Series APU computers get a similar update for their processor?
The AMD Fusion-powered computers are already turning heads with consumers wondering how the lower priced PCGA-BP7 devices with dedicated-level DirectX 11 graphics compare with the slightly more expensive, Intel Core-powered but usually with only integrated graphics computers. Now the C- and E-Series APUs offer even better graphics-related enhancements:
As a result, E-Series APUs now have better PCGA-BP71A memory bandwidth, run faster and especially during video playback; with HDMI 1.4, the machines can now display 3D photos and videos on 3D HDTVs and monitors; and portable devices like laptops could never have long enough battery life.
New laptops, netbooks, ultrabooks and all-in-one desktops that use the AMD Fusion PCGA-BP71AUC technology will start shipping today with these minor but welcomed improvements. Will current owners of A-Series APU computers get a similar update for their processor?
For some reason my laptop battery went dead while the truck was parked. The first time it happened I just figured the battery had finally given up. It was the original battery and it had lasted 8 years. It also sees a huge temperature swing throughout the day in the summer and winter.
Plus I don’t drive this vehicle much. So I headed down to the parts store and picked up an Optima Yellow Top deep cycle starting PA3356U-3BAS battery, slapped it in the truck and went on my way noting that the alternator was charging just like it should be.
Then I parked the truck for a week only to come back and find the battery dead again. I had recently added a camper to this truck along with a couple other wiring modifications. So now I had to backtrack and check all my work. It looked fine. Then I tested the parasitic drain on the laptop batteries .
Pretty much every vehicle has parasitic battery drain. Newer vehicles with more electronic wingdings generally have more than older more spartan 4×4s. Up to 35 or even 50 milliamps is considered normal for most newer PA3356U-2BRS vehicles.
First I made sure everything was turned off. Then I disconnected the battery terminal and wired in my 10-amp multi-meter between the positive HP 441132-001 Battery terminal and the battery cable.
I was getting a reading of a little over 1-amp, which is kinda high. However, newer vehicles will spike up like this or higher right when the HP HSTNN-OB37 Battery is reconnected.
There are computers and other HP HSTNN-OB38 Battery equipment that fires up for a short time when they get power connected. So I waited a few minutes and the meter eventually settled down to 10-milliamps. Perfect. So now that everything checks out, what went wrong, twice? At this point I don’t really know.
The only thing that I can imagine is that I must have left my backup camera monitor turned on. It doesn’t draw much power but over the course of a week it could kill a PA3356U-2BAS battery. I’m still not sure if that was it though, so I’ll keep an eye on it.