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Just inherited a X61s and purchased an extended battery because the original 4-cell no longer holds a charge. Even though the extended battery works as expected, it leaves a gap at the battery compartment of the X61s and the laptop is now unstable because the extended battery only comes with 1 rubber foot, which is elevated on one end. (see attached image)

Am I missing an accessory that should come with the extended battery?



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Yes. The 's' models use a spacer that's bolted to the battery. The FRU is 42W3050 and looks like this:

http://www.kawakami-ca.com/images/FRU42 ... spacer.jpg

Thanks! I knew there had to be an accessory, just didn't know what to search for. Managed to order one from Ebay

My 4 cell had the spacer attached with two screws.

Thanks RRHODY, but the original battery did not come with a spacer and did not leave a gap too.

Yup, my 4 call is NOT original equipment. I never bothered to look closely, but now when I turn it around there are FRU numbers that look authentic and they're not. My 4 cell is a clever knock-off. Anyway, I have thew spacer on the 8 cell.