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    T430 with three batteries?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by b0ss, Jun 12, 2013.

  1. b0ss

    b0ss Newbie

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    Hi there, is it possible to create the ultimate battery beast?

    - 9 cell extended standard battery
    - bay battery
    - slice battery

    cheers, boss
     
    b0ss, Jun 12, 2013
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Don't see any reason this wouldn't work. It might take a long time to charge the ultimate battery beast, though!
     
    Commander Wolf, Jun 12, 2013
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  3. Kaso

    Kaso Notebook Virtuoso

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    The T430 UltraBay is not wired to support bay battery. (Carry a few 9-cell batteries in your bag. Same weight, I suppose.)
     
    Kaso, Jun 12, 2013
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The bay batteries discharge first and always wore much quicker than the others. Plus, it's expensive for three cells.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 13, 2013
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  5. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Wow I didn't realize they ditched the UltraBay battery on the T430. Dell and Lenovo keep flip-flopping on whether they want to support one or not, and it's kind of annoying.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jun 13, 2013
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  6. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It's been gone since at least the T410.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 13, 2013
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  7. MidnightSun

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    Yeah, I think it was ditched when they stopped using the UltraBay Slim format. The T4x0s series still does support an UltraBay battery, though, I believe.
     
    MidnightSun, Jun 13, 2013
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  8. 600X

    600X Endless bus ride

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    9c plus 9c slice ist the best you'll get. Should last you a full 24h.
     
    600X, Jun 15, 2013
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