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    Will thinkpad be OK with dead battery seated inside?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Judy Smith, Dec 30, 2018.

  1. Judy Smith

    Judy Smith Notebook Consultant

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    BTW, it's an R61, and the battery-light is blinking orange.

    I use it as a desktop, never as a mobile.

    So i'm wondering if it's better for this laptop to remove the battery, or if it doesn't matter either way?

    Thanks!
     
    Judy Smith, Dec 30, 2018
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    Judy Smith Notebook Consultant

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    But when i pull it, there's some raw metal prongs there, that seem to be waiting for another battery to be connected. Is that dangerous or something?
     
    Judy Smith, Dec 30, 2018
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    custom90gt Doc Mod Super Moderator

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    Just don't stick any metal pieces in there and you'll be fine.
     
    custom90gt, Dec 30, 2018
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    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    I personally believe if a battery can last at least couple minutes, it's better than nothing - can protect your work in case of power outage.
     
    Starlight5, Dec 31, 2018
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    I don't know for sure if it's totally dead.
    Rather i know the battery-icon is blinking orange. I also know that the outgassing chemicals on this R61 has been zapping my sinuses/throat/head and been fighting flu all day. Flu is winning.
     
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    If you're using Power Manager, it will tell you the remaining charge capacity of the battery. I say leave the battery in. It's not hurting anything.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 3, 2019
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