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    Can I use a newer, longer life battery in a 3yr old machine?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jenkenau, Jun 26, 2010.

  1. jenkenau

    jenkenau Newbie

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    My Toshiba satellite 210 has a battery life of about 2 hours. Newer machines go for 6-8 hours. Can I put a newer style battery in a 3yr old laptop?
     
    jenkenau, Jun 26, 2010
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No, most likely you cannot.
     
    sgogeta4, Jun 26, 2010
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    You could probably get a high capacity battery from Toshiba, made for the (A?)210 though. You can't just cram any old battery in there though.
     
    Amnesiac, Jun 26, 2010
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