Batteries

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This page gives an overview over the different types of battery technologies (e.g. Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel-Metal Hydride, Lithium-Ion) found in ThinkPads.

Ultrabay batteries are listed in the Ultrabay Devices page.

For advice on battery treatment, see Maintenance.

See also Lenovo's Batteries and Battery Chargers - Reference guide.

RTC/CMOS battery types featured in ThinkPads

CR1220

CR1632

CR2025

CR2032

CR2330

ML1220

Battery technologies featured in ThinkPads

Standard AA batteries

NiCd

Stupid (battery packs without embedded micro-controller)

Ni-MH

Stupid (battery packs without embedded micro-controller)

Smart (packs with embedded micro-controller)

Li-Ion

Stupid (battery packs without embedded micro-controller)

Smart (battery packs with embedded micro-controller)