IBM ThinkPad G40 - 08K8178 Battery

New IBM ThinkPad G40 - 08K8178 laptop batteries are expensive, am I right? Wrong! If you want to find a great bargain on a new battery for your IBM 08K8178 laptop, you should consider these options:

1. Buy from IBM
This can be a good option, if you have too much money and you feel like spending too much of it. As with most replacement parts, the manufacturers price on a new battery for your IBM ThinkPad G40 - 08K8178 laptop will be much higher than the cost of options 2 or 3.

2. Find your battery from a wholesale outlet
Getting a battery for a IBM 08K8178 from a wholesaler can seem like quite the task, you have to deal with price shopping, looking at shipping costs that can vary wildly, or the possibility that the battery does not match your model. This is where photos and a big product database (plus a solid inventory) really help. If you are thinking of going the wholesale route for a replacement IBM 08K8178 battery, I recommend: Batteries.com. By and large, Batteries.com has better pricing after you take into account the costs of shipping the new battery, and because their customer service department seemed more helpful. It also includes a 2 Year Free Replacement warrantee. When you get down to it, the price for a IBM ThinkPad G40 - 08K8178 was $94.99, compared to $104.48 from IBM that’s a savings of 9%.

3. Find your battery on Craigslist
Getting a good price on a new battery on Craigslist can be an attractive option, though it can be hard. If you do plan on shop for a new IBM notebook battery using Craigslist, remember to remember to ask the seller questions. Ask about non-working batteries and what your options are if this happens. It is usually recommended that you buy the same type of battery - one built specifically for your model of IBM notebook.

Lastly, with whatever option you pick, get confirmation of return and exchange policies before you buy (who knows, you might have made a mistake while ordering, or the battery could be damaged during shipping).

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Battery Tip: When you shop at eBatts, they guarantee your battery will perform better then the original, making this claim might seem outrageous, but it makes sense since there is newer technology in the cells.
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