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T43 type 2668 Charge Very Very slowly
T43 type 2668 Charge Very Very slowly
Hi I have T43 type 2668. I recently got two generic replacement batteries. Both from different firms and looks ok. The charger says takes 48 hours to charge up. Waited 48 hrs, never charge beyond above 75%? The original battery was shot. Any idea?
I physically took it apart and didn't see any burnt area. The physical connection looks fine. Is my mobo bad? I do see a connection/adapter where the battery connects to the board....but it looks hard soldered.... :[
I physically took it apart and didn't see any burnt area. The physical connection looks fine. Is my mobo bad? I do see a connection/adapter where the battery connects to the board....but it looks hard soldered.... :[
Re: T43 type 2668 Charge Very Very slowly
I'd tend to think that these are problem, and not the laptop itself.jsailorca wrote: I recently got two generic replacement batteries.
Obtain a genuine battery - even a weak one will do - for testing purposes and report back.
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Re: T43 type 2668 Charge Very Very slowly
ajkula66 wrote:
Obtain a genuine battery - even a weak one will do - for testing purposes and report back.
actually this is also happening with my genuine (1/2 capacity left) battery?
is the adapter on the motherboard broken? is that solder to the board? :[
Re: T43 type 2668 Charge Very Very slowly
jsailorca wrote:
actually this is also happening with my genuine (1/2 capacity left) battery?
is the adapter on the motherboard broken? is that solder to the board? :[
anyone? Is this something easily changed?
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Re: T43 type 2668 Charge Very Very slowly
Hi Jsailorca 
What operating system are you running? XP? W7?
If you are able to do us a favor and take a screenshot of the details of your battery as reported by Lenovo Power Manager.
Do you have the green battery icon on the lower right side of your screen? I am curious as to the health of your batteries. Start with your original battery and one of the generic batteries next.
What operating system are you running? XP? W7?
If you are able to do us a favor and take a screenshot of the details of your battery as reported by Lenovo Power Manager.
Do you have the green battery icon on the lower right side of your screen? I am curious as to the health of your batteries. Start with your original battery and one of the generic batteries next.
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Re: T43 type 2668 Charge Very Very slowly
Go into the control panel under power options and battery information, note charging rate in amps and let us know
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Re: T43 type 2668 Charge Very Very slowly
The DC-connector is only screwed to the rear frame.
But to get at it, you will have to completely disassemble the laptop.
Cheap to replace via eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-IBM-THINKPA ... 1137463353
But to get at it, you will have to completely disassemble the laptop.
Cheap to replace via eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-IBM-THINKPA ... 1137463353
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Re: T43 type 2668 Charge Very Very slowly
RBS, but it is charging and then seems to cut off, maybe he should go to the thinkpad default setup and make sure somebody hasn't modified the charging/discharging profile
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Re: T43 type 2668 Charge Very Very slowly
I only answered OP's question...
jsailorca wrote: is the adapter on the motherboard broken? is that solder to the board?
anyone? Is this something easily changed?
Lovely day for a Guinness! (The Real Black Stuff)
But I actually prefer Murphy's from Cork!
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Re: T43 type 2668 Charge Very Very slowly
Thank you both for the suggestion. I will check on both and get back later.
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