Battery Problem

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corleone · #1 Post by **corleone** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 2:17 pm

Dear Friends,

I have a T42 2379 DXU. I bought it in 2003. I think im still under warranty (3 year service plan)

My problem is this: After a full charge... I unplug the AC/Adapter and my power IMMEDIATELY drops from 100% to 87%. And it runs all the way down w/i 45 minutes.

I "reconditioned" the battery once about 2 weeks ago, but I did not see results.

Does anyone know what I can do about this... should i buy a new battery? If so, what is the best one to buy (best meaning, the longest life).

Thanks for help everyone...

C.

#2 Post by **underclocker** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 2:29 pm

Sounds like one of the cells has gone bad. You could try to talk IBM service into a new one.

corleone · #3 Post by **corleone** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 2:39 pm

Does this indicate a problem with my computer or is it most likely just a problem with the battery.

I can live with buying a new battery, i just wanted to check and see if the problem was an indication of something wrong with the computer itself...

Also- Plugged in 100%, unplugged drops to 87%, plug bac in immediately.. take about 12-15 mins to get back to 100% (stays at 99% for a long time)

corleone · #4 Post by **corleone** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:07 pm

The battery is only under warranty for 1 year (eventhough i have a 3 year EZ serve).

What does a new, high end battery run these days? What is the top of the line and where is a good place to buy it?

Thanks all!

cmarti · #5 Post by **cmarti** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:56 pm

Of course it has meet it's time for replacement, the battery has three years.

Look for a new one and see the difference in hours usage time.

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