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    Replacement batteries?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by trmsw, Jun 12, 2011.

  1. trmsw

    trmsw Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello everyone,

    I'm looking to buy a replacement battery for a T61 and an X61s. The Lenovo prices seem a bit steep but on the other hand I've not heard good things about the cheaper ones.

    Has anyone some positive (or negative) experience they'd like to share?
    Many thanks!
     
    trmsw, Jun 12, 2011
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The best prices for genuine batteries, if that's what you're after, usually reside on eBay. The outlet is another option, but eBay usually beats them if you can wade through to the knock offs to get a genuine battery.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 12, 2011
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    As it's been stated, OEM are the way to go. Make sure on Ebay you buy from a reputable seller (close to 100%, thousands, tens of thousands of feedback) and buy OEM not OEM compatible.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jun 13, 2011
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    Advice: Avoid any listings with "compatible", "repacement", or anything like that as if it were the plague. Be specific and add the words "genuine" or "OEM" or "original" into your search, and look everything over several times before bidding or buying. Don't be suckered in by the low prices, genuine is the way to go as others have said.
     
    itman223, Jun 13, 2011
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  5. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    if you value the longevity of your Thinkpad and care enough about the sudden loss of data, then i would highly suggest you get a genuine OEM battery (preferably Panasonic celled ones).
     
    lead_org, Jun 14, 2011
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  6. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Them Panasonic ones are hard to find, even harder are ones with low charge wear. Both of my Z61t's are Sanyo. :(
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jun 14, 2011
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  7. trmsw

    trmsw Notebook Enthusiast

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    So Sanyo is ok?
     
    trmsw, Jun 15, 2011
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    sanyo is barely okay..
     
    lead_org, Jun 15, 2011
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    AESdecryption Notebook Evangelist

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    The Panasonic 7 cell battery I'm using in my T61 gives me ~3 hours of battery life when I surf the web.
     
    AESdecryption, Jun 15, 2011
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    +1 to sticking with genuine lenovo battery. There are a few sellers that sells them for around $60-90 for a geniune brand new lenovo battery.
     
    Quanger, Jun 16, 2011
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