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    Finding a T400 Battery

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by GuySmiley, May 7, 2009.

  1. GuySmiley

    GuySmiley Notebook Enthusiast

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    When I bought my T400 i originally got it with the 9-Cell, I've decided I hate the form factor and I want to track down a 4-Cell battery. Anyone care to name names of companies that sell batteries for the T400? After fighting Lenovo's site I found that I could pick one up for $120, that's really not an acceptable price.

    Thanks in advance.
     
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    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    CalCellular offers a ThinkPad T/R series 4 cell for $62.88+shipping. It's officially listed as a replacment for the T61 widescreen, but the T400 uses the same batteries (41U3196).

    I have had good luck buying ThinkPad batteries from Calcellular in the past (notably 6 cell batteries for the T4x), and their prices are quite reasonable.
     
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    StealthTH Notebook Evangelist

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    Check the Lenovo Outlet, often times they have "scratch and dent" batteries for like 30-40 dollars. I've heard that some of these even arrive with 0 cycles! Good deal for a genuine battery if you ask me.
     
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    malamjahanam Notebook Consultant

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    what is the meaning of 0 cycles ?
    what is the best battery cycles?
     
    malamjahanam, May 7, 2009
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  5. GuySmiley

    GuySmiley Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys I'll check those places out. I am e-mail a representative at batterystore.com, they had good prices, I'll let you guys know if I can get a 4cell out of them.

    EDIT: Malamjahanam, battery Cycles is how many times the battery has been charged and discharged.
     
    GuySmiley, May 7, 2009
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