How can I tell if it's a fresh battery or not?
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I use a volt meter to check voltage. It will not confirm that it is new or used but it will tell you if it is charged.
1701233
Without getting into the technical aspects such as mAh charge capacity, discharge rate, number of cycles, etc. It really comes down to purchasing from a trusted vendor. I if the new battery doesn't hold a charge, it's most likely not a new battery. As for determining if the battery is "Fresh". These batteries are sometimes not charged until you first charge them.
1701234
the only way to tell is if you are buying from a trusted vendor- the batteries I purchased are all working fine
1701235
How can you tell if any battery you purchase at Wal-Mart or Radio Shack is fresh? In the absence of any "best used" by date, you can put them in the device and see how they perform. Do they hold their charge? Do they power the device for an acceptable period? In the case of this battery you are risking less than a half-hour of the minimum wage, so take the plunge.
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Dear Suzanne C. Just locate your nearest Radio Shack and they will test the battery for you free of charge. You can also take your battery to any local auto repair shop or an automotive electrical repair shop and they will test your batteries. If you don't want to spend the time taking your batteries to any of these paces, you can buy an inexpensive test meter from ebay and DIY. A note: check the expiration date on the battery package. Usually, if that date is over a month or two past, your batteries "May" not have as much charge left, but not completely dead.
747971
Not that I can tell. It is where I store it and the battery is working for me
1931692
Check all the connections first. Still continues have the battery checked to see if it's holding a charge.
1648531
I can only tell you that I placed the newly received battery in the alarm system which then indicated within a few minutes that there was no longer any problem with the backup battery. The previous battery had been in the system for 3 - 4 years.
1233126
You don't....just replace the old battery with the fresh one...it will take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours. It may seem like it is a dud, but give time and hopefully, it recharges as expected (30-days to return if you suspect it to be a real dud). My replacement took about 30 some hours to be fully charged. In the mean time, I kept getting some odd codes from on my Ademco panel. Once sufficiently charged, the codes went away. Oh, yeah, after sufficiently charged, it gave me a code that my battery in the motion sensor also needed to be replaced. My old battery and the motion sensor battery lasted more than six years. You don't....just replace the old battery with the fresh one...it will take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours. It may seem like it is a dud, but give time and hopefully, it recharges as expected (30-days to return if you suspect it to be a real dud). My replacement took about 30 some hours to be fully charged. In the mean time, I kept getting some odd codes from on my Ademco panel. Once sufficiently charged, the codes went away. Oh, yeah, after sufficiently charged, it gave me a code that my battery in the motion sensor also needed to be replaced. My old battery and the motion sensor battery... » Read More You don't....just replace the old battery with the fresh one...it will take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours. It may seem like it is a dud, but give time and hopefully, it recharges as expected (30-days to return if you suspect it to be a real dud). My replacement took about 30 some hours to be fully charged. In the mean time, I kept getting some odd codes from on my Ademco panel. Once sufficiently charged, the codes went away. Oh, yeah, after sufficiently charged, it gave me a code that my battery in the motion sensor also needed to be replaced. My old battery and the motion sensor battery lasted more than six years. « Show Less
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Although I can't confirm what they are offering up to the minute, mine has both an active battery and a spare.
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The one i received was not in Lenovo packaging. The box was generic, as was the documentation. The battery itself had what appeared to be Lenovo markings, and LOOKED like it could be legit. After 1 cycle and a bios update, the battery stopped showing a charge (actually I think it stopped communicating with the computer)and was returned to the vendor. it was almost certainly a counterfeit item.I bought another battery from another site and it shipped in full Lenovo regalia, Printed box, printed security tape, hologram seals, full professional documentation etc. If your doesn't have these, it's probably not a real Lenovo item. The one i received was not in Lenovo packaging. The box was generic, as was the documentation. The battery itself had what appeared to be Lenovo markings, and LOOKED like it could be legit. After 1 cycle and a bios update, the battery stopped showing a charge (actually I think it stopped communicating with the computer)and was returned to the vendor. it was almost certainly a counterfeit item.I bought another battery from another site and it shipped in full Lenovo regalia, Printed box, printed security tape, hologram seals, full professional documentation etc. If your doesn't have... » Read More The one i received was not in Lenovo packaging. The box was generic, as was the documentation. The battery itself had what appeared to be Lenovo markings, and LOOKED like it could be legit. After 1 cycle and a bios update, the battery stopped showing a charge (actually I think it stopped communicating with the computer)and was returned to the vendor. it was almost certainly a counterfeit item.I bought another battery from another site and it shipped in full Lenovo regalia, Printed box, printed security tape, hologram seals, full professional documentation etc. If your doesn't have these, it's probably not a real Lenovo item. « Show Less
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I don't know I haven't had it long enough yet to see If there are any problems with the battery.
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Check if your batteries are in the right position. Positive (+) and negative (-)contacts Check the expiration date in the batteries carton, use a good brand as DuracellCheck minside the batteries compartament for a broque contact
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Hi Matthew. I see where you are going with this. I don't see an actual date on the battery itself. This info may be part of a serial number or another code. I am finding that the replacement battery is not holding a full charge the way I think it should. My opinion is that replacing the battery is simply a temporary solution. Every once in a while I get a message that the battery has less than 5-minutes backup left. This is not right! When I am faced with having to replace it again, I would very likely buy the whole assembly new. Hope this helps.
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Is it possible the battery is not charged? The instructions suggest it is necessaryto discharge fully then recharge. It may be it came discharged, and must be on charge to be recognized, I bought an inexpensive battery and it lasted aboutthree days, then began indicating it should be replaced. The only other possibilitywould be an incorrect battery?Best regards,Sammy
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If it's a NEW battery, it could be that your charger is defective. Charger cable could have a short.Take it to the store you bought your service from. They should be able to tell you if it's bad.
558385
Does that when batteries are dead. If they.re fresh batteries, then it.s prolly the type of battery.
1448608
Yes, but you should call your security system company and verify, they can tell you if they need to reset the system and they can also tell you if the system shows a full battery.
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It has been a while since installed it but it uses a mall backup battery which I did test. I forget how that I tested it.
535130
From all appearances it was new, but even my old battery has no external signs of wear. So that is no indication of use. It arrived in a small fitted clear plastic envelope inside the shipping packaging. These may be seconds (failed quality control) hence the low price? My local retailer sells this same battery for over $30 USD.