From: Bruce Markowitz (scosgt_at_worldnet.att.net)
Date: Fri Apr 12 2002 - 13:27:43 EDT
Can anyone confirm that this part number (12{4064) is the main system
battery for the 600 series (in other words, not the ultra bay battery or
something else)
IBM does show the part for sale for $119, but they can not confirm what the
part is!!!!!
Thanks for any help
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeddy Lin" <jeddylin_at_uclink.berkeley.edu>
To: "Thinkpad List" <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 6:58 PM
Subject: Re: 600 blinking led
> Try calling IBM Parts in Boulder, CO at 800 388 7080.
>
> Late last year they quoted me 111.00 for the 12P4064 battery pack, but
they
> only ship via Airborne Express so it might be expensive for shipping. A
> battery is not something I'd want to risk buying over eBay.
>
> - Jeddy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "L. Lim" <zippy_at_u.washington.edu>
> To: "Thinkpad List" <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
> Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 3:19 PM
> Subject: Re: 600 blinking led
>
>
> > Howdy,
> >
> > Your battery is dying (had the same problem myself). If the TP is still
> > under warranty, you should be able to get a new battery. Otherwise, you
> can
> > probably buy a new TP600 battery off eBay for ~$100 (caveat emptor of
> > course) like I did instead of paying IBM $250 for a new one.
> >
> > I believe IBM had a battery recall for some of the TP600 batteries,
> someone
> > on this list might know a little more about that.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Lenny
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "shamanjp" <shamanjp_at_prodigy.net>
> > To: "Thinkpad List" <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
> > Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 5:48 AM
> > Subject: RE: 600 blinking led
> >
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Ellis Weiner [mailto:eweiner_at_nni.com]
> > > > Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 12:07 AM
> > > > To: ThinkPad User Group
> > > > Subject: 600 blinking led
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > THe recharge LED on my TP 600, which used to glow either orange
> > > > (charging) or green (charged) is now blinking orange. I have no
idea
> > > > what this means, and the TP Configuration screen is absolutely no
> help.
> > > > Neither is the Help file, unless I'm not looking it up right. The
> unit
> > > > works normally when plugged in. The battery seems to run down
> quickly.
> > > > Is the battery dying? Anyone know what's up? Thanks.
> > > >
> > > > Ellis Weiner
> > > >
> > > I hope someone with a 600 will give you a more definite answer because
I
> > > really don't know if it applies to your machine but here is what it
> means
> > > on my T23:
> > > 1. Battery
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Green: This indicator displays green when the battery is in use and
the
> > > battery has enough power. It also displays green when the ac adapter
has
> > > charged the battery completely.
> > >
> > > Blinking green: This indicator blinks when the battery is being
charged
> > yet
> > > still has enough power to operate. At regular intervals, the indicator
> > light
> > > turns off briefly.
> > >
> > > Orange: This indicator displays orange when the battery is being
> charged,
> > > but the battery power is still low.
> > >
> > > Blinking orange: The battery needs to be charged. When the indicator
> > starts
> > > blinking orange, the computer beeps three times.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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