[ltp] r40 battery

[James Knott]

Rudy Gevaert wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I think my thinkpad r40 battery is dead.  It only lasts a couple of
> minutes.  Where do I buy a new battery.  The laptop is over two years
> old so it's out warrenty.
> 
> Where can I buy a new battery?  I'm living in Belgium, so a shop in
> France, the Nederlands, Germany, ... would be ok.
> 
> Should I call IBM directly?  The shop where I bought the laptop
> doesn't excist anymore.

I can't speak about Belgium, but in general, you have two choices.  Buy
from IBM/Lenovo or aftermarket vendors.  Are there no magazines or
papers, that advertize battery suppliers?