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    IBM R31 battery issues

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by calaveras, May 17, 2007.

  1. calaveras

    calaveras Notebook Consultant

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    A friend of mine has a venerable R31. It has worked great for a couple of years now. All of a sudden the whole computer (or at least the battery) get very hot when plugged in.
    Couple of questions.

    Is this a big deal?

    Do you think IBM/Lenovo would pony up a new battery or is my friend going to have to buy a new one?

    PS. any suggestions for good 3rd party batteries?

    thanks
     
    calaveras, May 17, 2007
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    vestige Notebook Consultant

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    Sounds like overheating. Try opening it up and clearing any dust in the fans and exhausts. (I am assuming warranty is over)

    If it is no longer under warranty I don't see a reason why Lenovo should provide you with a new battery. Your friend would most likely have to buy a new battery.

    Also stay away from 3rd party batteries. You are better off getting quality batteries from Lenovo.
     
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  3. calaveras

    calaveras Notebook Consultant

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    ooops forgot to mention that the overheating goes away when the batt is removed. Are 3rd party batteries so bad? I ask because most accessory things IBM/Lenovo are overpriced.
     
    calaveras, May 18, 2007
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