I've been following this thread quite closely and while I'm not sure I will have the technical expertise to pull off whatever solution is found....I have a sneaking suspicion I'll end up trying.
BTW - Anyone here have a 2510p/2530p 4-cell or 9-cell they could do without and looking to sell. The prices on eBay and varying resellers are just exorbitant. I have a 6-cell I wouldn't mind trading. Apparently you can't receive PM's (or at least I don't think) so
E-Mail and maybe we can work something out.