Source for X300 batteries?

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Source for X300 batteries?

#1 Post by Roger-H » Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:15 pm

I recently purchased an X300. Love this machine. Unfortunately, the batteries that came with it are shot: a 6-cell with 42% capacity, and an ultrabay one with 58% capacity. Between them I get 100%, a pretty lame 1.5 hours of battery time. Needless to say, it would be nice to have more.

I tried an $18 generic replacement 3-cell battery from an eBay vendor and had a lousy experience. The battery didn't actually charge, and I even had to pry it out because it wouldn't eject properly. I realize that I got what I paid for. (Thankfully, I was able to return it.)

I realize that genuine Lenovo batteries for this model are going to be impossible to come by at this point, but are there some non-brand ones that are good? I'd like to replace both batteries. If anyone can please direct me to some suppliers on eBay or otherwise, please do so. Thanks in advance.

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Re: Source for X300 batteries?

#2 Post by Temetka » Thu Jan 28, 2016 1:53 am

++ on this.

I have an X301 and need batteries too.
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Re: Source for X300 batteries?

#3 Post by 600X » Thu Jan 28, 2016 3:28 am

http://www.ebay.com/itm/42T4522-Lenovo- ... SwL7VWoXmj

Might be worth a shot.

Otherwise, try Aliexpress. They also have new original bay batteries for 30$.
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Re: Source for X300 batteries?

#4 Post by Temetka » Thu Jan 28, 2016 3:56 am

Well aliexpress claims to have OEM bay batteries, but man talk about some shipping times. 2-4 weeks? Or 1 week via DHL for $70.

I think i'll risk e-bay for "genuine" batteris.
New:
Thinkpad T430s 8GB DDR3, 1600x900, 128GB + 250GB SSD's, etc.
Old:
E6520, Precision M4400, D630, Latitude E6520
ThinkPad Tablet 16GB 1838-22U
IBM Thinkpad X61T, T61, T43, X41T, T60, T41P, T42, T410, X301

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Re: Source for X300 batteries?

#5 Post by Python.p » Tue Feb 02, 2016 4:48 am

X301 - "WKS"
T42p - Old-school gaming machine... (not moded yet)
past: X220,T420,T400,X60,X31....

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