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    New T400 Batteries

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ESLE890, Aug 4, 2008.

  1. ESLE890

    ESLE890 Notebook Consultant

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    Which one sits flush?

    4, 6, 7, or 9 cell?
     
    ESLE890, Aug 4, 2008
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  2. admlam

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    It's implied that 4 and 6 cells will be flush since the dimensions on the datasheet are the same for both. 9 cell will stick out.
     
    admlam, Aug 4, 2008
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    A sales rep gave me
    13.2" x 9.7" x 1.34–1.46" for the 6 cell dimensions, and told me to add an inch for the 9 cell. However, the tabook lists the 6 cell as
    13.2" x 9.4" x 1.1–1.3", slightly smaller in width and height.

    I think the tabook is correct and not the sales rep, anyone know?
     
    zachman123, Aug 6, 2008
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  4. JTM0320

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    we will have to wait and see till people start getting them at the end of the month to really know..

    from my guess the 4 and 6 cells wont stick out.. but the 9cell will.. should be true for all units but dont hold me 2 it
     
    JTM0320, Aug 6, 2008
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  5. Generator

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    The 9-cell is big, it sticks out the back and is curved upwards. Looks like it could double as a carrying handle though.

    Check it out in this video.
     
    Generator, Aug 6, 2008
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  6. rofflez

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    holy smokes the 9 cell is a big battery, bigger than I thought. I was planning on getting it, but maybe a 6 cell would be better - what's the difference between the two on battery life? and how much would an additional 6 cell cost?
     
    rofflez, Aug 6, 2008
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    wow crap

    I was planning to get the 9cell but its so fugly in the video :eek:
     
    crazysword, Aug 6, 2008
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    Yeah...what's up with that crooked battery extension? That's definitely going to affect bags.
     
    Arki, Aug 6, 2008
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    Add me to the list of people appalled by that battery. If only it just stuck out the back...
     
    tdoggette, Aug 6, 2008
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  10. rofflez

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    Isn't this much larger than the old 9 cell batteries?
     
    rofflez, Aug 7, 2008
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  11. Arki

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    I don't see why it would be. 9 cell equals 9 cell regardless, right?
     
    Arki, Aug 7, 2008
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  12. djh01

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    I think perhaps the battery cavity doesn't extend as deep into the system as the older notebooks. So even if the battery was the same size, it would stick out a lot more. Maybe they angled it to compensate for this.

    That's not to say that battery cells are all the same size. That could also be the issue.

    Maybe I should change my order and get a 6-cell...
     
    djh01, Aug 7, 2008
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  13. crazysword

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    you should change your order
    that 9 cell battery is a monstrosity and i would be embarssed to carry that thing around

    seriously, what were they thinking?
     
    crazysword, Aug 7, 2008
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  14. Mohdoo

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    HOLY CRAP! ****! I ordered mine with the 9-cell!

    Does anyone know how I can order an additional 6-cell battery? I think the 9 may come in handy some time, but I will just use the 6 primarily if I can find one..
     
    Mohdoo, Aug 7, 2008
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  15. Lew

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    Why not call up Lenovo and change your order from a 9cell to a 6cell? Then later down the road pick up a second 6cell if you really need it.
     
    Lew, Aug 7, 2008
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    I read somewhere (in this forum even, I think) that the 6-cell will also stick out, but only just, and that the 4-cell will be a smooth fit...
    The 14.1" T61 had that also no? I'm not very familiar with it, but my mom has one an she has a 4-cell battery and it fits exactly (so the 6-cell would stick out a bit), so I'm guessing the T400 is the same....?
     
    McBrainless, Aug 8, 2008
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    In lenovo.com says that the batteries are smaller, to fit better. So I guess 6 cell won't stick out. 9 cell surely will stick out.
     
    fuanacho, Aug 8, 2008
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  18. Mohdoo

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    ARG! I just called Lenovo, and they said that I am not able to change my order because the coupons I used have since expired. If I went from 9-cell to 6-cell, it would end up making my order $250 more. So if I want a 6-cell battery, it will cost me $118 to just buy an additional one :/
     
    Mohdoo, Aug 8, 2008
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  19. rofflez

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    does anyone know the battery ratings on how long the 6 cell lasts vs the 9 cell?
     
    rofflez, Aug 10, 2008
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