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    W540 battery query

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Quicklite, Feb 6, 2017.

  1. Quicklite

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    Hello - recently got a W540 for the office. It has the 100Wh battery. Noticed this when I removed the battery from the laptop: if I gently shake the battery, the battery makes a slight metal/rattling sound, as if bits are loose on the inside. When I connect it onto the laptop - it seems to be less rattling. I think it might be a quality control issues? Not keen on the idea of using faulty battery on a workstation. Would the best thing to do be to replace this battery asap?

    Also could anyone with a W540 (with bigger cell battery especially) know if this is normal? (the only other W540 battery I have, a 6 cell battery - is super solid / no shaking / rattling whatsoever when shaked).
     
    Quicklite, Feb 6, 2017
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  2. jedisurfer1

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    just shook mine and it's solid. I'd definitely not use that battery.
     
    jedisurfer1, Feb 7, 2017
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