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    Charging two batteries for the x60?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Gman1, Mar 31, 2006.

  1. Gman1

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    I am about to buy an x60, yet am interested in purchasing a second 8 cell battery so I can have a rediculous amount of time away from a power outlet. My question is how to go about charging them. Would I have to charge one at a time in the notebook? That seems that it would get quite annoying. Does anyone lse do this/another method and could they could tell me their thoughts on it? Lastly, how many recharge cycles do IBM batteries typically last? Would they hold a good charge for two years if used daily?
     
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    threeFiftyLi Notebook Consultant

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    I believe you can also purchase a standalone charger for that 2nd battery
     
    threeFiftyLi, Apr 1, 2006
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    though not listed, I'm 99% sure this battery charger would work for the X60 just fine:

    http://www-131.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/s...=1000073&categoryId=2581902&productId=8589479

    Also, in using an X41 for a year with an 8-cell battery I've basically found that the life is down to about 60% of what it was and really want to get a new one. So, if you use a notebook on battery a least a little every day like I basically have, I'd say count on replacing it in a year.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Apr 1, 2006
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