What is the "work around" if the lenovo laptop does not recognize the battery? I used it successfully once and cannot find the instructions.
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not sure...when you installed the battery was the unit plugged in or not? if it was plugged in, try unplugging it after powering it off, intall battery, then try the power buttonwhat happens next? is it just dead or do you get lights at all even for a moment? mine just worked and was not an issue.....did you dbl check the model numbers? and it fits ok, not wobbly?mine has been working like a champ....no complaints at all!!!!
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I have not encountered this problem yet. Would be best to seek advice from tech support
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Dead battery? Get a jump! haha Seriously now.Are you sure its the battery? Does it work when its plugged in? As soon as you unplug,does it stop working? If that's the case,I'd take it in to a computer shop to get looked at.Is it still under warranty,& if that's the case,send it in.I haven't looked at my own manual,but can you change the battery yourself? I'd see if I could do it first myself,instead of paying omeone for something you might be able to do yourself.
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Had a similar issue; it had to be replaced. Based on what I was told when I called them, the initial batch of these went out with this sort of problem. In my case, while it still worked, it would no longer charge and was not recognized by the computer's USB port (I tried it on several different computers). As I recall, mine did not have a model number on it, which was their indication that it was one of those in the first batch.
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The one I got did not work. Tried 2 different laptops & 3 different chargers. The light next to the where the plug goes into the laptop used to light but battery would not charge.
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At this time since the Ram is soldered in, it cannot be easily replaced. Later on someone will likely make a tutorial on how to unsolder it and upgrade to 8gb. This will probably void your Lenovo warranty but the warranty only last 1 And a little over a year from now on the extra RAM will be useful
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No buy from Lenovo directly or check that the version is pen enabled. If it does not say clearly assume pen will not work.
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I tried 3 larger batteries of different types, but only this one from Amazon worked with my Toshiba. Mine works very good with about twice the battery life compared to the original battery, but the computer does not sit flat anymore though. I ususally don't power off my laptop, just close it when Im done. The power charge lasts about a month or so, but I use the laptop infrequently.Did you:1. Make sure the battery is inserted fully and correctly?2. Charge overnight.3. Are your power cords working okay?4. Are your electric outlets okay?5. If you disconnect the power cord, does your computer stay on by battery power alone?Good luck with the batteries. I tried 3 larger batteries of different types, but only this one from Amazon worked with my Toshiba. Mine works very good with about twice the battery life compared to the original battery, but the computer does not sit flat anymore though. I ususally don't power off my laptop, just close it when Im done. The power charge lasts about a month or so, but I use the laptop infrequently.Did you:1. Make sure the battery is inserted fully and correctly?2. Charge overnight.3. Are your power cords working okay?4. Are your electric outlets okay?5. If you disconnect... » Read More I tried 3 larger batteries of different types, but only this one from Amazon worked with my Toshiba. Mine works very good with about twice the battery life compared to the original battery, but the computer does not sit flat anymore though. I ususally don't power off my laptop, just close it when Im done. The power charge lasts about a month or so, but I use the laptop infrequently.Did you:1. Make sure the battery is inserted fully and correctly?2. Charge overnight.3. Are your power cords working okay?4. Are your electric outlets okay?5. If you disconnect the power cord, does your computer stay on by battery power alone?Good luck with the batteries. « Show Less
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Mine never worked at all. My advice would be to do like I did: request a refund, then throw this battery in the garbage and spend a few bucks on an Anker or other decent brand. :-) Seriously, you may want to remove the battery while the computer is plugged in and see if it changes anything on the status display. If it changes, you know the battery is bad, if not, I would suspect a problem with the computer.
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Sorry I never had this problem, but you can ask Lenovo support over on the Lenovo web site. They respond.
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have you tried updating the software??did you try calling Lenovo support?hope you get it fixed soon!
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Assuming you bought it new in the box from Amazon (or one of their authorized sellers) it sounds like a simple error and should be easy to fix. 1) You can double check your warranty status at this link - https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/warrantylookup 2) If you still find the incorrect warranty expiration date - ThinkPad support is based in Atlanta GA - Here is their phone number: 1-800-426-7378. I have contacted them before regarding two other issues. They aren't great, but do an adequate job. I also found if you are not getting the response you desire, just ask to speak to a supervisor. Also, call wait times are usually pretty quick. 3) If this was represented as a new item, but you find out it was in fact registered previously (perhaps to another person) I would contact Amazon. Hope this helps you get the problem resolved, Cheers, Jim
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Hi, Mine didn't work, Paid Lenovo $59 for tech support- they could not get it to work- they said there was no driver for it! Never gave me my $59 back like they said they would if they could not get it to work. Wrote many complaints on this Amazon site- NO RESPONSE!!! JUNK
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It does work fine on mine, which is a LENOVO 500 (I think it depends on the specific laptop, but I may be wrong). Anyhow, if it does not, you can always return it. Hope it helps!
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What you are looking for is a replacement notebook battery (14.4 Volt Li-ion Laptop Battery), part number 121500171. It's compatible with quite a number of Lenovo laptops. Here's one site where you can order it: http://www.drpowerglobal.com/drbattery/item/notebook+battery/121500171/lln232-ap.aspx. Hope that helps, and good luck!
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Make sure that you bought the right battery first. Look up what kind of laptop you have usually it is printed on the laptop somewhere. Mine is a toshiba satellite. Then google what kind of battery it takes. Make sure that the battery is properly installed and locked in place(tabs near battery) and that it doesn't wiggle. Next is the charging unit. Make sure that its fully put together and connected to your pc power slot. If the battery is right and the power charging unit is fully conected and still no charge check to see if there is an orange light when you plug in the charger. If there is your prolly have a defective battery and should return it, if not then you prolly need a new charger or internal charger connector(pc end).
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First, confirm that this this the correct replacement battery. Second, to be absolutely sure, take your laptop with the old battery down to a computer battery store or someone like Best Buy and have it checked. On my battery, due to the age of the battery, it wouldn't hold a charge any longer than 2-3 hours, so I replaced it. How old is your battery? Best of luck.
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You must replace the battery with the exact size and type. Sometimes the numbers don mean anything. I would suggest emailing the seller and have the length, width, and also number and model number of the laptop.