Common Questions About Lenovo X220 Battery
When the battery in your laptop needs to be replaced, eBay has a wide selection of replacement units that will get you back up and running quickly. Whether you select a 9-cell or a 6-cell replacement Lenovo X220 battery, you'll have a quality lithium-ion (Lo-Ion) unit that can last, on average, up to seven hours so you can complete your important tasks.
What's the difference between a 6-cell and a 9-cell battery?The 6-cell laptop battery can hold a charge for up to four hours. This battery is two-thirds the size of a 9-cell battery but doesn't seem to add bulk to the laptop overall. This battery costs about half of what the 9-cell battery costs.
The 9-cell laptop battery can hold a charge for up to seven hours. This battery fits into the laptop just fine but is heavier and may cause the laptop to feel heavier when installed. While this battery costs more, the longevity of the long-lasting Lenovo battery might be worth it for you.
How do you replace the battery in Lenovo X220?- First, power the laptop off and disconnect its power cable.
- Find the two switches that lock the battery chamber. Push the left switch outward into its unlocked position. Please note that it will remain in this position for now.
- Push and hold the right switch in that direction while gently sliding the battery up and out of your laptop.
- Remove your new battery from its packaging and ensure it is compatible with your laptop. When you're ready, slide it into the battery chamber and seat it just as the battery you just removed was. Once it's secured, slide both of the chamber switches back into place to secure the battery.
- Power up the laptop to ensure the new battery works and remember to charge it for the next 24 hours.
After you've installed the new battery in your laptop, you should charge the new battery for no less than 24 hours. Charging for a full 24 hours ensures that the battery is completely charged and helps establish the battery's life expectancy. The goal for the life of the battery is to try and never let it fully discharge.
How can you extend the life of the replacement battery?To extend the life of your replacement battery, use it. Batteries go into standby mode when the laptop is connected to an electrical outlet. Try using it unplugged at least once per week. Avoid allowing your battery to fully discharge if possible as lithium-ion batteries do better when they still have shallow discharge and recharge cycles. Try not to let your battery to get below 20% if possible.
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