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Last night my second Lenovo laptop battery stopped working. I had to replace it, and it was certainly not cheap (used IBM spare parts in Jetark).

Is there a way to fix these things? Are there generic Lenovo batteries available?
 
I bought a generic replacement 9cell battery on ebay for my T60 and had it shipped to me. It cost me a fraction of the local price. Use the part number listed on the battery when you do a search as it will help weed out the models that are not relevent to you.
 
rpm said:
Last night my second Lenovo laptop battery stopped working. I had to replace it, and it was certainly not cheap (used IBM spare parts in Jetark).

Is there a way to fix these things? Are there generic Lenovo batteries available?
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How long did your batteries last?

I've have my Lenovo for just about two years now with no problems so far.
 
rpm said:
Last night my second Lenovo laptop battery stopped working. I had to replace it, and it was certainly not cheap (used IBM spare parts in Jetark).

Is there a way to fix these things? Are there generic Lenovo batteries available?
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Weird, Lenovo is a good brand.

You could always have the batteries repacked if the electronics are fine. I did thread on this involving a Sony Vaio I think but the principle is the same & much cheaper.
 
Lenovo is a brialliant brand, but there was issues with the T60 / T61 range of batteries. My employer changed the batteries on the above recently. There were more models, but I cant remember which.
 
ponder said:
If that's the case then their might be a recall or free replacement policy out there.
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There was a recall of some batteries (mine was one of them).
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=BATT-LENOVO

"Dear Lenovo Customer,

Lenovo is currently offering free-of-charge replacement batteries due to two unrelated battery recalls. You may click here to determine if your battery has been recalled. In the interest of public safety, Lenovo will offer customers free-of-charge replacement batteries for all recalled batteries.

For additional information on both battery recalls, including frequently asked questions (FAQs) and the systems and part numbers affected, click below.

Expand or Collapse this section Details on the March 1, 2007 battery recall


On March 1, 2007, Lenovo voluntarily recalled approximately 205,000 9-cell lithium-ion batteries. These batteries were manufactured for use with ThinkPad notebook computers that shipped worldwide between November 2005 and February 2007.

View March 1, 2007 battery recall FAQs.

Lenovo sold the batteries with new notebook computers or as optional or replacement batteries on the models listed below.

* ThinkPad R60 and R60e Series
* ThinkPad T60 and T60p Series
* ThinkPad Z60m, Z61e, Z61m, and Z61p Series

These models may have shipped with either 6-cell or 9-cell batteries; only the 9-cell batteries with the part number FRU P/N 92P1131 are being recalled.

If your battery part number is FRU P/N 92P1131, use the Automated Solution below to verify your battery part number and order a replacement battery.

Until a replacement for a recalled battery arrives, if you intend to transport your ThinkPad notebook PC or use it in a manner that may subject it to a strong external impact, you should turn off the system, remove the battery, and only power your ThinkPad by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord.

Expand or Collapse this section Details on the September 28, 2006 battery recall


On September 28, 2006, Lenovo and IBM Corporation, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and other regulatory agencies, announced the voluntary recall of 526,000 lithium-ion batteries manufactured by Sony Corporation.

View September 28, 2006 battery recall FAQs.

IBM and Lenovo sold these Sony batteries in the systems listed below between February 2005 and September 2006.

* ThinkPad R51e, R52, R60, R60e
* ThinkPad T43, T43p, T60, T60p
* ThinkPad X60, X60s

Customers who ordered additional batteries or received replacement batteries for the systems listed below between February 2005 and September 2006 should also check the battery bar code number to determine if their battery is being recalled.

* ThinkPad R50, R50e, R50p, R51
* ThinkPad T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p

Note: The table below lists the battery part numbers (P/N) of the Sony batteries affected by the recall. SOME of the batteries with these part numbers are being recalled, NOT ALL of them. If your battery part number matches any of the ASM P/N or FRU P/N listed, you must use the Automated Solution below to determine whether your battery is being recalled.
ASM P/N FRU P/N
92P1072 92P1073
92P1088 92P1089
92P1142 92P1141
92P1170 92P1169, 93P5028
92P1174 92P1173, 93P5030

Until a replacement for a recalled battery arrives, to continue using your ThinkPad notebook PC safely, you should turn off the system, remove the battery, and only power your ThinkPad by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord.

Lenovo apologizes for the inconvenience caused by these issues. Shipment of quality products always has been and continues to be the foremost concern.
 
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