Lenovo ThinkPad X61 Portable and Sleek Laptop

Before you go to the shop and buy any desirable model of a laptop, you have to keep in mind several important things. It is not so easy to choose a laptop that fits you completely. Choose only those models that your budget allows you to buy.

The Lenovo is a worldwide famous company. Many customers highly value products of this company. The ThinkPad X61 laptop is thin, portable and stylish. This model is very popular among those people who value stylish and powerful laptops.

Pay special attention to laptop's size and weight. If you often go on business trips and travel a lot, then choose a light and portable laptop. The ThinkPad X61 weights only 3.77 lbs. Take it anywhere and use it when necessary.

The opportunity to connect to the office network and the Internet is a great advantage of any laptop model. The Lenovo laptop allows users to connect quickly to the Internet. The Internet connection is quick and stable.

Decent battery is exactly what mobile users need for successful work. The ThinkPad X61 has a decent battery that provides long hours of work on this laptop. However, users have an opportunity to extend battery life.

A 12.1 inch TFT screen is very bright. If you prefer to work outdoors then you can be sure that your screen will remain bright. The screen graphic is great. Users will really enjoy watching their favorite movies. The ThinkPad keyboard is broad and user-friendly. This laptop is for everyone who needs a user-friendly and affordable laptop.

Lenovo laptop computers

How Do I Replace the Battery For Laptop Or Notebook?

If the charge in your laptop battery is dying out noticeably faster, you may need to replace it. Battery performance is affected by many factors like the environment, age and frequency of utilization.

Every battery has a certain number of charge cycles specified by the manufacturer and indicates the number of times you can charge it - this figure is around 400 - 1200 for a standard Lithium-ion laptop battery. Once this limit is crossed, the performance begins to deteriorate.

Depending on the devices available in the laptop and their usage, the battery might be able to power it for 2-3 hours before it needs to be recharged. Normal lifetime is in the range of 1.5 - 2 years. If you use the laptop continuously and recharge the battery several times a day; it may need to be replaced well before the time frame specified by the manufacturer.

These steps must be followed for battery replacement:

1. Buy a New Battery - Make sure you purchase a replacement that is compatible with your laptop.

2. Unpack the New Battery - Remove all packaging material and keep have the new battery ready to be popped in immediately.

3. Undock Laptop - If your laptop is connected to a docking device, you need to unlock it before attempting to replace the battery.

4. Turn Off Laptop - You may not want to lose any files you are working on or risk corruption of software, so it may be better to turn off the laptop.

5. Unplug AC Power/Internet Connection - It is a good practice to disconnect your laptop from the AC outlet, Internet and Telephone before replacing the battery.

6. Flip the Laptop Over - Most laptops have the battery release mechanism on the underside of the laptop. If you are not sure where you should look you can refer to the documentation of the laptop or have Technical support guide you.

7. Unlock and Remove Old Battery - Laptop batteries usually use a two-step locking mechanism, first there are latches that need to be released and then a sliding motion has to be performed to release it completely. Your documentation can be invaluable in this.

8. Position New Battery - Follow the reverse process for fixing the new battery. First slide and then latch the new battery. If the latches get stuck, you may need to adjust the positioning.

9. Charge Battery - Bring laptop to usual position; replace all the cables that you disconnected earlier, including the AC power. Charge your battery for the duration specified by the manufacturer before using it.

Ms. Pinky is a Computer Support Specialist for more than 25 years. Has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering, MS Research work in Systems Engineering.

Get more free computer tips on her blog at http://www.computerhelpdeskandsupport.com/