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From: bp@www.zefox.net
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Subject: Re: Dead battery after storage on T400s
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:03:19 -0000 (UTC)
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Adrian Caspersz <email@here.invalid> wrote:
> On 15/01/2025 17:25, bp@www.zefox.net wrote:
> 
>> A new battery is still worth considering, any suggestions are welcome.
>> Is it feasible to repair (by replacing cells) the original pack?
>> 
> 
> A compatible T400s battery here (UK) is about £24
> 
> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Onlyguo-3800MAH-42T4690-Replacement-ThinkPad/dp/B07YDLHXCY
> 
> 
> Cheap. I'd get one before they get scarce, and sellers stop trading them.

Interesting. Twenty four pounds is only about $30, I think. Not sure how an
international transaction would work from my existing Amazon account. 

 
There is a rough US equivalent for $84, under
https://www.amazon.com/CIESIA-Replacement-Battery-42T4688-42T4689/dp/B0DDNV3D6B?crid=1GDCAZ54G2VD0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DEDqL4tj-JVXiffdITBpkw.A2XkcaikmH5sPa8gHsSHoTFMk2zyd4gwBO72ZzHWMhk&dib_tag=se&keywords=42T4691&qid=1736977404&sprefix=42t4691%2Caps%2C327&sr=8-1

Only 16 ratings of the UK part, none at all for the US part.  
Looks like they're already scarce....

I'm going to save the link and keep watching for a bit. The idea of an
international order makes me a little uneasy. 

Thanks for writing!

bob prohaska