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<body> <div id="header"> <span class="left"> <span class="back"><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=DEFAULT"><span class="image mobile_back" title="Back"></span></a></span> <span class="image mobile_logo" title="Beehive Forum Logo"></span> </span> <ul> <li> <a class="reply_all" href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=43063.0&return_msg=43063.1"> <span class="image mobile_reply_all"></span><span class="text">Reply to All</span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="navigation" href="#"> <span class="image mobile_navigation"></span><span class="text">Show messages</span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="main" href="#"><span class="image mobile_menu" title="Menu"></span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu main"> <ul> <li><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Messages</a></li> <li><a href="lpm.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Inbox</a></li> <li><a href="lsearch.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Search</a></li> <li><a href="llogon.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Login</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu navigation"><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.1">1–10</a></div> <div id="page_content"> <h3 class="thread_title"><a href="index.php?webtag=DEFAULT&amp;msg=43063.1">ThinkPad batteries</a> </h3> <div id="messages" data-navigation="43063_1_10_10"> <a name="a43063_1"></a><div class="message" id="message_43063_1"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Peter (BOUGHTONP)<span class="message_time">29 Sep 16:51</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: ALL<span class="message_count">1 of 10</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.1">43063.1</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Anyone happen to know a reliable seller for Lenovo ThinkPad batteries? <p>My current battery is model 45N1171, but according to <a href="https://www.lenovo.com/support/batteries">www.lenovo.com/support/batteries</a> I want 43R9254 now? </p><p>I mean, so long as it's compatible, provides around 63 Wh, and doesn't explode, I don't care what letters it uses...</p></div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=43063.1&return_msg=43063.1" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="43063.1"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a43063_2"></a><div class="message" id="message_43063_2"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: ANT_THOMAS<span class="message_time"> 6 Oct 11:44</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Peter (BOUGHTONP) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 11 Oct 22:53"></span></span> <span class="message_count">2 of 10</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.2">43063.2</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.1#a43063_1" target="_self">43063.1</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Ebay with good feedback and reviews for this sort of thing. </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=43063.2&return_msg=43063.1" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="43063.2"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a43063_3"></a><div class="message" id="message_43063_3"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Peter (BOUGHTONP)<span class="message_time">11 Oct 23:03</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: ANT_THOMAS <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 13 Oct 12:51"></span></span> <span class="message_count">3 of 10</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.3">43063.3</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.1#a43063_2" target="_self">43063.2</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Thanks, thought as much. It is what I did last time, and I found the seller I used but they're currently on holiday. <p>But I also don't understand why larger stores don't bother stocking batteries.</p></div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=43063.3&return_msg=43063.1" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="43063.3"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a43063_4"></a><div class="message" id="message_43063_4"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: milko<span class="message_time">12 Oct 17:44</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Peter (BOUGHTONP) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 13 Oct 12:30"></span></span> <span class="message_count">4 of 10</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.4">43063.4</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.1#a43063_3" target="_self">43063.3</a></div> <div class="message_body"> because 99% of people get a new laptop before their battery is needing replacement. If their laptop even has a replaceable battery.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=43063.4&return_msg=43063.1" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="43063.4"> <span class="rating">+1/1</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a43063_5"></a><div class="message" id="message_43063_5"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: ANT_THOMAS<span class="message_time">13 Oct 12:52</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Peter (BOUGHTONP) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 13 Oct 13:01"></span></span> <span class="message_count">5 of 10</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.5">43063.5</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.1#a43063_3" target="_self">43063.3</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Wot Milko sed.<br /> And if even if they are replaceable it involves dismantling the laptop in some way, which is generally beyond the vast majority of people's ability (or confidence).</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=43063.5&return_msg=43063.1" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="43063.5"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a43063_6"></a><div class="message" id="message_43063_6"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Peter (BOUGHTONP)<span class="message_time">13 Oct 13:01</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: milko <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 14 Oct 13:11"></span></span> <span class="message_count">6 of 10</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.6">43063.6</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.1#a43063_4" target="_self">43063.4</a></div> <div class="message_body"> And 99.9% of people don't change their CPU, or use their ExpressCard slot (or even know what it's called), but those still get sold. <p>Also <i>[insert disposable electronics rant]</i>.</p></div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=43063.6&return_msg=43063.1" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="43063.6"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a43063_7"></a><div class="message" id="message_43063_7"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Peter (BOUGHTONP)<span class="message_time">13 Oct 13:17</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: ANT_THOMAS <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 13 Oct 14:16"></span></span> <span class="message_count">7 of 10</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.7">43063.7</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.1#a43063_5" target="_self">43063.5</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Whilst I have had a notebook that required undoing a flat-head screw before the battery could be removed, that was all it took, and most people could change a ThinkPad battery one handed with no prior experience/instruction. <p>(If there are devices where it's more complex than changing the hard-drive, that's probably a good reason to avoid that manufacturer entirely.)</p></div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=43063.7&return_msg=43063.1" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="43063.7"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a43063_8"></a><div class="message" id="message_43063_8"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Drew (X3N0PH0N)<span class="message_time">13 Oct 14:11</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Peter (BOUGHTONP) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 14 Oct 21:55"></span></span> <span class="message_count">8 of 10</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.8">43063.8</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.1#a43063_7" target="_self">43063.7</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Thinkpads are pretty much unique for that amongst mainstream manufacturers though. Other manufacturers are varying degrees of awful. Compounded by people wanting absurdly thin laptops.<br /> <br /> Batteries (and other components) are just glued in place. It's sometimes possible to replace stuff but you really need to know what you're doing.<br /> <br /> And obviously, from the manufacturer pov, this is a feature. They don't *want* you repairing or upgrading, they want you replacing. The logic of capitalism rather than the logic of *what would actually make sense for people*.<br /> <br /> </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=43063.8&return_msg=43063.1" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="43063.8"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a43063_9"></a><div class="message" id="message_43063_9"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: CHYRON (DSMITHHFX)<span class="message_time">13 Oct 18:39</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Peter (BOUGHTONP) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 14 Oct 21:55"></span></span> <span class="message_count">9 of 10</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.9">43063.9</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.1#a43063_6" target="_self">43063.6</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Shrinking enthusiast market. Probably 90% of computers stores around here got wiped out by the pandemic, supply chain issues, yadda. Most people can do what they need on a phone.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=43063.9&return_msg=43063.1" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="43063.9"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a43063_10"></a><div class="message" id="message_43063_10"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Peter (BOUGHTONP)<span class="message_time">14 Oct 22:04</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Drew (X3N0PH0N) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 15 Oct 20:03"></span></span> <span class="message_count">10 of 10</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.10">43063.10</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=43063.1#a43063_8" target="_self">43063.8</a></div> <div class="message_body"> We need a shouty Louis Rossmann type person in the UK. <span class="emoticon e_anglesad" title=":<"><span class="e__">:<</span></span></div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=43063.10&return_msg=43063.1" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="43063.10"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div></div> </div> </body>