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    Thinkpad R51 Battery

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mpj31, Dec 9, 2007.

  1. mpj31

    mpj31 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a Thinkpad R51 laptop. It came with two batteries when I first got it two years ago. Sad thing is, 1 battery completed died on me about 2 months ago and it won't charge. The other battery which I use maybe gets 1 hour maximum battery life. Is there anything that I can do?

    If not, can someone point me in the right direction where I can find a replacement battery for cheap? Whats the best option I have for long battery life? Thanks.
     
    mpj31, Dec 9, 2007
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Batteries start to degrade as soon as they are made. It's what they do. Two years isn't bad. They make a nine cell and modular batteries for the R51 if you want to maximize your time.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 9, 2007
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    WackyT Notebook Deity

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    Ebay. About $50 for a new 9-cell. Got one a while back and it works great.
     
    WackyT, Dec 9, 2007
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    Do you remember the seller you bought from on ebay?
     
    mpj31, Dec 10, 2007
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    Your best bet is to get a new battery from ebay
     
    gridtalker, Dec 10, 2007
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