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    Quality of refurbed batteries?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by vaw, Oct 5, 2009.

  1. vaw

    vaw Notebook Deity

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    Anyone bought refurbed batteries from Lenovo outlet? Do they have the same or similar battery life (hours) and lifespan (years) as new ones? (how do they refurbish a battery by the way?)
     
    vaw, Oct 5, 2009
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  2. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    from what i understand, the refurb batteries have the controller chip and battery cells replaced with new ones. They still use the external casing where possible.

    This is one reason why Lenovo wants all the broken batteries returned when you ask for an exchange.
     
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  3. intoflatlines

    intoflatlines Notebook Consultant

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    So pretty much they're good as new?
     
    intoflatlines, Oct 5, 2009
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Mine was brand new with zero cycles.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 5, 2009
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