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    Battery options for T42

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Larry, Oct 28, 2004.

  1. Larry

    Larry Newbie

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    I expect to purchase a T42 very soon. I am considering the Ultrabay Slim Li Polymer Battery as a means to add a second battery for improved untethered operating time. Is this the only way to have two batteries installed at one time? Does it displace the CD-RW/DVD drive? How does the Ultrabay Slim Li Polymer Battery capacity compare to the standard 6 cell LiIon battery?

    Thanks.

    Larry
     
  2. bootleg2go

    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Your best bet is to buy the high capacity 9 cell battery that is standard on the T42p. I got mine on sale from www.computergiants.com
    for about $90. This gives close to 6hr of use. The bay battery your looking at costs about $170 and only adds a few hours of use and yes it does displace the CD ROM drive and is the only way to have two batteries installed at the same time.

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  3. Larry

    Larry Newbie

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    Thank you for the prompt reply. 9 cell battery it is.

    Larry
     
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    jsmit86 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Larry -

    the Ultrabay slim battery is also a good choice depending on your usage. It replaces the CD drive while you are using the battery. The advantage is that the form factor of the PC is unchanged. The 9 cell battery sticks out a bit. Not a huge deal, but in my case, the PC will not fit in by briefcase with the 9 cell, but it's no problem with the Ultrabay slim. I think that the run times are about the same for the 9 cell, or the 6 cell plus the Ultrabay slim.

    IBM T42
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