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Replacement Lenovo battery hunt
My T470 ThinkPad needs a new battery. I thought this would be something I could purchase directly from Lenovo but apparently they don't sell replacement batteries for this laptop anymore. I've found a few potential sources for a replacement but I know that third-party batteries in general can be very hit or miss. [more inside]
My laptop won't start...freaking out
My laptop won't down to 0 battery and wouldn't charge. I bought a new cable because tye light on the cable wasn't turning on i assumed the cable was bad. The new cable won't charge either. I need this computer. Help? Either fix it or get a new one and get my files over stat. [more inside]
Laptop battery management software - your recommendations?
The capacity of a laptop battery degrades pretty quickly, but it will last longer if you use clever battery management software, which will charge it only up to 80 %. No such apps are available for my make/model - but perhaps the Mefi crowd can recommend some third party apps? [more inside]
What kind of USB-C charger is appropriate for my computer?
I have a new laptop that appears to have a fairly obscure charging port design (neither of the 2 universal adapters I tried worked), but it does have a USB-C port that it appears to charge through when I tested it briefly. In looking for a USB-C charger to use as a spare, it seems like they all list a wide range of compatible computers, but none list my model. Is that just SEO stuff, or do I need to look for certain characteristics in a USB-C charger? [more inside]
Laptop battery won't charge.
My Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 370 won't charge its battery! This is a used laptop, recently purchased off ebay. I tried a new battery to no avail. It works fine plugged in to AC, but immediately upon unplugging the computer turns off. Windows either says the battery is at 0% or 100%. Windows, tlp-stat and the Ubuntu Power Settings dialog all claim it's charging, but acpi says it is "charging at zero rate". [more inside]
How dangerous is it to buy a third-party laptop battery?
My laptop battery is dying and the manufacturer (Lenovo) no longer manufactures or sells an official replacement for it, nor is a replacement battery sold by any large retailer. Should I buy one from a small third party seller? [more inside]
sony laptop battery replacement
I need to replace a failed Sony VGP-BPS26 battery, rated at 10.8 volts. All the replacements I can find online are rated at 11.1 volts. Will this be an issue?
Lenovo Ideapad won't turn on or charge
I'm wondering is the problem most likely with the adapter plug/power cord or is it the power socket in the laptop itself? [more inside]
Recommendations for a replacement laptop battery?
I'm looking for a new battery for my old Lenovo laptop. The OEM Lenovo batteries are pretty expensive ($70 and up). I would like to buy a cheaper aftermarket one especially since the laptop is quite old and might not last another 2-3 years. Can you recommend good places to buy online? [more inside]
Laptop charged, house lights flicker. What's going on?
I've just moved into a new (to me) house. (The house itself is old and quite funky.) I brought with me my extant Macbook Pro (most-recent vintage). I'm finding that when my computer is fully charged and the charging cable is plugged in (green light), the house lights flicker. [more inside]
Do these things run down my laptop battery faster?
I wonder if having 4-5 Word files open (including 2 always, just for for convenience) will drain my Dell Inspiron 11 3000 series battery quicker than just using one file at a time.
I wonder: Does more tabs being open in a broswer mean more battery drain? Is a nonactive YouTube tab best being closed till used?
I wonder if even having calendar, weather -- stuff I seldom open -- pinned to my taskbar run the battery down more quickly.
Same question regarding having several Adobe Acrobat Reader PDFs ready at hand...just comic book pdfs.
These things take so little space on the hard drive, so I figure they'd also use less RAM than other actual heavy programs, thus would be easiest on the battery-time availability.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but having Foobar, Windows Media Player, and Spotify open at the same time will drain battery faster than having one going, as well as slow things down generally? Add to that the Word, Acrobat, a broswer...
Thanks.
Laptop battery won't hold charge, but the battery may not be the issue?
Help me diagnose, because I'm not convinced that it's because the battery is completely/irreparably fried. I am computer hardware naive but would prefer to explore all diagnostic possibilities before purchasing a replacement battery, especially if that won't fix the issue. [more inside]
Reliable replacement battery for Dell Latitude E6420 in Germany
My 3 year old Dell Latitude E6420 laptop needs a new battery.
It had a replacement already about 2 years ago after the one it shipped with just fell out one day (!) but other than that has had no battery problems.
Anyone know how I can get a reliable replacement **here in Germany**?
I would ideally like a Dell or Dell-recognised component as this is my primary device and it needs to be reliable.
Laptop battery replacement
Hey, all. I have a three-year-old Gateway laptop (NV55C) that was having battery problems, so I bought a replacement battery from Amazon. When I got the replacement battery, it included a list of battery models it replaces, and the model of my old battery was not among them. Is this bad? [more inside]
Laptop battery replacement: worrywart edition
I have a Lenovo Ideapad Z470, and the battery is pretty shot. I've been unable to find a replacement battery for this model through Lenovo's own site. I also can't seem to find an exact match for the one I have through third party selling.
Current battery: labeled Li-ion 20, model # L09S6Y02.
Closest match I found online, which claims that it's compatible with my laptop (but I could find no actual evidence): Li-ion 00, model #L08S6Y02.
Put my mind at ease, Mefites: is this new battery compatible with my laptop? (And if I should return it, where should I get a battery, because searching Amazon for this kind of thing has been annoying.)
Where can I buy a Lenovo X220-compatible charger in DC today?
Right now I'm at the airport, waiting to fly into DC, and just realized I forgot my charger. I'll see what I can pick up at my layover, but I would like to a) not fry my laptop and b) continue to use my laptop. I would like to buy the charger after checking into my hotel. I will not have a car.
Relevant facts:
1) The X220 is the small Lenovo Thinkpad (not touchscreen.)
2) Staying in Dupont Circle
3) No car
Dell Vostro 1400: Battery not being recognized. Possible culprits?
Is it even possible to replace the component that will allow my battery to be recognized again? [more inside]
Why is my laptop now choosy about sockets and what do I do about it?
My Acer 5742 has become choosy about which plug sockets it will charge from. Why? Do I need a new battery? [more inside]
Laptop / Netbook that runs cool and has long battery life
Interested in a Netbook or lower power laptop that runs cool (doesn't require external cooling like this) and has long (6-8 hour) battery life. Would like to run Windows 7 so Chromebook is not a good candidate for me. And of course want to come in around $200. I know there a lot of candidates here but would really appreciate user's real life experience. Thanks.
Help me; help my battery
Laptop battery filter: My Lenovo SL510 wasn't charging my battery, and I foolishly assumed it was the battery's problem and bought a new one. But the new one wouldn't charge either. Any advice? [more inside]
Is my laptop's battery life normal for it's age?
Is my laptop's battery life normal for it's age? It's used and I know next to nothing to laptops. More inside. [more inside]
Planned laptop obsolescence?
I am really wary about buying a laptop with a non-user-replaceable battery. Opinions on this? How painful/possible is it to get such batteries replaced when they fail? [more inside]
I want to use my monitor and prolong the battery!
Will connecting an external monitor to a new Macbook Pro wreck the battery life? [more inside]
Laptop battery troubles
Follow up to previous question....4yo Dell Inspiron laptop suddenly giving me the old "Plugged in but not charging" routine. Froze the battery for a day but no luck. So I bought a nice new one from Amazon that charged right up and worked for a week. No this one is giving me the same message. Any ideas? Or a place to turn to troubleshoot things? Any help would be appreciated.
How do I buy a non-Apple battery for my 2008-era Macbook Pro and ensure it's the right one?
How do I buy a non-Apple battery for my 2008-era Macbook Pro and ensure it's the right one? [more inside]
Is my MacBook battery a ripoff?
Is this laptop battery a ripoff, and how can I be sure? I bought a third party battery for my Macbook. It looks like the original 45Wh battery, but Coconut Battery (and the appropriate ioreg command) report the 'design capacity' as lower than it should be. [more inside]
Are battery chargers on ebay a safe replacement for conked out laptop battery?
Laptop Battery conked out. Safe to buy on ebay? [more inside]
Laptop battery I just received is higher voltage, is that OK?
The replacement laptop battery I just received is listed as 14.8v while the one I use is listed as 11.1v. Both are 5200mah. Can I use this new battery without harming my laptop? [more inside]
Need a really big laptop battery!
How can I get a really really big rechargable "laptop battery"? Thinking 12-24 hours worth of charge on a laptop that can drain a high-cap battery in 1 - 1.5 hours. [more inside]
Why does my Macbook battery only last half as long now, but is still at 97% health?
Why does my Macbook battery only last half as long now, but is still at 97% health? [more inside]
BitLocker and the battery NomNoms
How much will BitLocker eat my battery? [more inside]
MBP with unrecognized battery
Aging MacBook Pro not recognizing its battery. Not under warranty. Is resetting the PMU my next step? [more inside]
WAH!
My HP Pavillion dv6000 laptop works fine...except for one little battery related thing. [more inside]
My computer is having some difficulties.
Is my iBook G4 dying? [more inside]
Help me understand Li-ion laptop batteries.
I'm about to purchase an aftermarket Li-ion laptop battery on eBay. However, I'm quite confused about the differences in specs for mAh and number of battery cells. Which is more important and how are they related? [more inside]
Battery For Aging Laptop: OEM or 3rd Party?
Battery For Aging Laptop: OEM or 3rd Party?
I need a new battery for my four year old Mac powerbook (old one discharges within 60 mins). Like the original, it lost its endurance after 2 years and currently discharges after 60 mins of use.
There are few OEM batteries still around for this thing (though I did find one on eBay). But it occurs to me that while no Apple battery could possibly be fresh at this point, the 3rd party replacement ones MIGHT be more recently made. Though I'd usually hesitate to go with a 3rd party manufacturer on something like this.
Any advice?
FWIW, it's a Powerbook G4 15", and battery is A1045/A1078/A1148
How do I find out which battery is compatible with my laptop? (Toshiba Satellite L300-1A8)
How do I find out which battery is compatible with my laptop?
(Toshiba Satellite L300-1A8) [more inside]
Someday computers will run on rainbows
Are there ever any other reputable vendors for laptop batteries other than the laptop manufacturer? [more inside]
Great big doorstop. FAIL.
Backing up an HP laptop for the ignorant. Halp? [more inside]
Help me figure out this strange laptop battery behavior.
Help me figure out this strange laptop battery behavior. [more inside]
Should I get a new battery or a new laptop?
Should I buy a new laptop battery or a new laptop? [more inside]
Four Years of Dedicated Service
Powerbook G4 (hardware?) woes, followed by death of battery LEDs. [more inside]
Help me avoid laptop death!
My computer is flaking out on me (perhaps due to my NVIDIA driver?). I can't get it to a tech support place until Thanksgiving! Help! [more inside]
Battery takes charge, but won't work!@#$
Dell battery may be dead, or maybe it's software. I'm stumped. [more inside]
What's mah mAH?
I need to buy a new battery for my Dell Inspiron 6000, and I've found two options: A and B. Obviously A is more expensive, but it has a higher mAH. I by default prefer the longest battery life possible, but I also don't know jack about laptop batteries. Searching the google has given me only whiffs and bits of information. Tell me hive, is 8000mAH better than 6600mAH enough to warrant $20 more? What can I expect from each, very roughly, in terms of hours of continuous use between charges?
Also, feel free to inform me that A and/or B are terrible sites I should not buy from.
Vaio gives "system timer error"
My laptop gives a "system timer error" and so I probably need some guidance in replacing my laptop's CMOS battery [more inside]
How do I buy the right laptop battery when all the sites tell me I need something different?
Help my buy a new laptop battery! [more inside]
Is my off-brand laptop battery toast?
My new off-brand laptop battery (Dell Latitude X1) suddenly stopped working after about three weeks of use. The BIOS says "The system could not communicate with this battery," and Windows says "No battery detected." Is there anything I can do besides shell out for an OEM battery? Is there any way to reset the internal electronics in the battery itself? [more inside]
Life is such a drain.
My laptop battery drains even when the computer is turned off. [more inside]
Mysterious battery light behaviour...
My girlfriend has a Dell Inspiron, and the battery light won't stop flashing. [more inside]
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