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    T61/R61 Battery Compatibility

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by FFT, Apr 26, 2008.

  1. FFT

    FFT Notebook Consultant

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    Are the T61 batteries compatible with the R61?
    Does it matter what size the computer is? (14" vs" 15")

    Thanks.
     
    FFT, Apr 26, 2008
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  2. kuncheesh

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    try to plug it in. if it goes in without force it is compatible. all batteries and laptops have safety mechanisms so that u can plug in the right battery only. as an additional safety measure check whether the batteries are of same voltage
     
    kuncheesh, Apr 26, 2008
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  3. FFT

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    I want to get my sister a R61 and I have a T61 and I'm wondering if the batteries are interchangeable. Does anybody know?
     
    FFT, Apr 26, 2008
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    my brother's standard screen 14" t61 has a different battery than my widescreen 14" t61 (machine type 7662)

    try building the R61 on the website and at the quote screen jot down the machine type.

    then do a search for the compatible battery with one machine type and then the other. if you get the same model battery it will work
     
    batman5315, Apr 26, 2008
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  5. steve p

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    I believe that they are. BUT the widescreen and STD screen models are not. Anyway the previous poster's idea of building one on line and seeing if the model# match is a very good way to make sure.
     
    steve p, Apr 26, 2008
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