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    T400 Killing Batteries?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by hugeproblem, Feb 8, 2012.

  1. hugeproblem

    hugeproblem Newbie

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    I've had my T400 for about three years now. I originally purchased it with a 9Cell Battery which shorted after about a year and I had to get rid of. The laptop sat for a year or so, then I got it out this last Fall and bought a new battery. That battery is now dead, and the Laptop states when I try to boot with it that it has a critical low battery.

    What is going on to kill off two batteries that shouldn't have dyed yet?
     
    hugeproblem, Feb 8, 2012
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Could be bad batteries or a short on your system. Have you tried testing out your AC adapter?
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Feb 8, 2012
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  3. mariol90

    mariol90 Notebook Consultant

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    Does the power manager say that the newer battery has failed? Also is it a sanyo?

    "critical low battery" sounds more like the battery has a low charge, that's why i ask if it's actually failed. it may say that because it has a low charge that you can't drain, though.
     
    mariol90, Feb 8, 2012
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  4. Quanger

    Quanger Notebook Evangelist

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    Your first batt. couldve been a fluke. Is your second batt. genuine lenovo?
     
    Quanger, Feb 9, 2012
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    rxblitzrx Notebook Evangelist

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    I need a new battery for my T400. Is there a good aftermarket brand?
     
    rxblitzrx, Feb 10, 2012
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    mariol90 Notebook Consultant

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    mariol90, Feb 10, 2012
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