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    X220 Battery Connection

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by gengerald, Aug 22, 2011.

  1. gengerald

    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    Hey All,

    I have a new x220 with a 9 cell battery. The battery is a bit loose when jiggled. It fits correctly and sits without any movement when on a flat surface, but when it is held freely, the battery has a little bit of movement. Anyone else?

    cheers,

    gg
     
    gengerald, Aug 22, 2011
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Every ThinkPad I've owned has had a bit of wiggle.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 22, 2011
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  3. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    that is usual for ThinkPads, i would suggest you put a piece of folded paper in the battery compartment this way the thing won't jiggle around.
     
    lead_org, Aug 22, 2011
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    Aisorik Notebook Enthusiast

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    Are you sure both battery locks are engaged? I had serious wiggle on one side until I noticed there were two locks. Now there's a still a bit, but it's negligible.
     
    Aisorik, Aug 22, 2011
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  5. gengerald

    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    Paper trick worked, thanks! And I did double check the locks. My ole G2S was a snug fit so I figured I would check. Thanks again, *solved*. :D
     
    gengerald, Aug 23, 2011
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    Thanks for posting back with the result.
     
    lead_org, Aug 23, 2011
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    takeabyte Notebook Evangelist

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    Can you post a pic of the paper trick? Mine has the slightest wiggle too, it annoyed me a bit when i started noticing it lol
     
    takeabyte, Aug 23, 2011
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    okay, but it would be with a X200, i haven't got my X220 delivered yet.
     
    lead_org, Aug 25, 2011
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