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    E420s: Battery question

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Larsen, May 16, 2011.

  1. Larsen

    Larsen Newbie

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    Hi,

    I'm considering buying a Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420s, but I have question about the battery. I understand that the battery is integrated and cannot be removed. I also read that it could last 1000 recharges, but what happens afterwards? Can I get a new battery or what?
     
    Larsen, May 16, 2011
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  2. topmetsfan

    topmetsfan Newbie

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    I don't know for sure, but I would assume it's just like Macbook batteries where it can be replaced, but it has to be done by someone at Lenovo.
     
    topmetsfan, May 16, 2011
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  3. kingof9x

    kingof9x Notebook Enthusiast

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    The maintenance manual shows you how to replace the battery. It is a tricky process probably similar to replacing a battery in a mac laptop.

    However I don't see the part available from lenovo at this time.
     
    kingof9x, May 16, 2011
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  4. santhosh.sivajothi

    santhosh.sivajothi Notebook Guru

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    You can replace the battery, but for now its being maintained as user irreplacable. I am sure spare batteries (OEMs most likely) will show up well before you hit 1000 charges. It might be a tricky procedure to replace them though, i am not sure.
     
    santhosh.sivajothi, May 17, 2011
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