IBM ThinkPad 701C Battery Clone [Completed] \ VOGONS

IBM ThinkPad 701C Battery Clone [Completed]

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First post, by marinelayer

Posted on 2022-10-27, 19:51

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Hi everyone,

For those that are interested, I just finished cloning an IBM ThinkPad 701C Battery from the ground up and made it all open-source. This is something I've been working on for a while and, as a ThinkPad collector and restorer, something I've wanted for a long time. The main parts of the project are:

Reproduction case (3D Printable)
Reproduction label (down to the metallic adhesive backing)
Terminal board recreation
Cloned battery management chip of the original Dallas DS2434

This is part of my larger project 701c.org. Check out https://www.701c.org/projects/battery to learn more.

thinkpad701_batt_hero_2.jpg?format=500w IMG_0913.jpg?format=500w

Reply 1 of 3, by dankcomputing

Posted on 2022-10-28, 02:33

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Incredible achievement! I only had one of these machines for a year and now you make me wish I still had it.

Reply 2 of 3, by pete8475

Posted on 2022-10-28, 02:40

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Very cool!

Reply 3 of 3, by ychh0

Posted on 2023-05-19, 10:59

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Hello

Could I buy whole battery for 701C?
I have two working 701C’s but with only dead batteries. It would be cool if I get new battery for them.

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