Bought a new T42 - Protruding battery

[sairam313]

Hi,

I just bought a brand new t42 - 2373 w7v. I see that the battery protrudes outside which I don' t like.

Is this a failure model by any chance? Can I replace it with a battery that fits the think pad normally??

Any help will be greatly appreciated

Sairam

[Skywing]

that protruding battery will give you another 3 hours of battery life, however if for some reason you still dont like it you can get a 6 cell that will cut a decent amount of life, but it will be flush with the back

[daccagree]

You got a great battery. Yes it extends because its the 9 cell exteended life series. The 6 cell doesnt protrude, but has shorter battery life.

[Raindrop]

that protruding battery will give you another 3 hours of battery life, however if for some reason you still dont like it you can get a 6 cell that will cut a decent amount of life, but it will be flush with the back

I bought a 6 Cell from Pinnacle as a "travel / spare" and with shipping it was $87. When I need the long run time I use the 9 cell and when I want the lighter weight / smaller profile install the 6 cell. Battery was manufactured in 5/2004 and came in an IBM sealed box.

[nukemojo]

Hi,

I just bought a brand new t42 - 2373 w7v. I see that the battery protrudes outside which I don' t like.

Is this a failure model by any chance? Can I replace it with a battery that fits the think pad normally??

Any help will be greatly appreciated

Sairam

Out of curiosity, do you like the W7V? Does the protruding battery cause you some other pain than aesthetics of a flush line? How well does the machine run different apps?

Thanks

[sairam313]

Hi,

I love the machine. Initially I was not happy with the protruding battery but after a few days, I find that the extra battery life overrides the looks.

I find the performance comparable to my desktop (that has 2 gigs and 2.66 ghz)

The access connections and battery maximiser are just great. I am yet to explore the security chip. Thinkpad rocks

[greghead]

I had exactly the same initial reaction with my T41p. What is this "Beluga" battery sticking out the back?

But after you go a full day without charging, or watch two DVDs back to back without charging ... it grows on you.

[rickslate]

Quick question. IBM offers the 'High Capacity Li-Ion Battery' for [+ $50.00] under the main Battery dropdown menu. Is that flush with the back of the computer or is that a 9-cell that will stick out?

[vijeshmehta]

All 9 cells stick out.