Thinkpad iSeries 1161-42u CMOS problem

[thinkpad1161]

Have thinkpad 1161-42u. Was using power manager to recycle the battery and did not have it plugged in before it drained out now when I try to start, the battery is completely dead and will not take a charge. It is as if the BIOS is set to drain. Is there a way to get out of this messed up situation? Thanks. (ps. have tried removing both battery and CMOS battery but to no avail)

[RealBlackStuff]

Welcome to the forum.
Try running the Battery Maximiser tool (In TP Configuration, top right, the yellow battery icon).
Maybe the cycle can be re-started.

[thinkpad1161]

Thanks, but the thinkpad won't even power up. I think the BIOS is set to permanent discharge and I don't know how to change this.

[RealBlackStuff]

Have you tried booting without the main battery?
I also never heard of a BIOS setting to drain the battery.
Maybe the CMOS battery also happens to be dead? Your TP is old enough to have that problem...

[thinkpad1161]

Yes, I've tried booting without the battery, nothing. I've also removed the CMOS battery, let it out for a while, and then put it back in again, nothing. CMOS battery has been fine up to now. Main battery was getting weak though. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks.