I moved the connector down closer to the bottom of the case & now I can charge the M401 with the lid closed. I can also charge the M401 manual.
Just a note on this. You should make the foam hole a little bigger before charging manuals. They will slide in as is, but it is a tight fit & the buttons on the M401 manuals are very fragile. They will come off. You can easily put them back on, if, you can find them.No sense in taking a chance.
i know this is an old thread, but could you explain how you moved the battery connector down towards the bottom of the case? I have both m401and402 batteries, and the same 402/403 pcc. I thought I would just have to deal with it, with the lid not closing while charging the 401.