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authorJohnny Rasnic <lonniganseaweed@protonmail.com>2017-09-14 17:50:26 +0000
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Updated EC firmware has several advantages e.g. bettery battery
handling.
+Battery Recall {#batteryrecall}
+=========
+[On 21 April 2015, Lenovo expanded a recall on Lenovo batteries found in some ThinkPad models, which includes the X200 and X200S.](https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/cr/en/solutions/hf004122)
+To find out if you are affected, use [this Lenovo tool.](https://lenovobattery2014.orderz.com/)
+Lenovo advises that owners of the recalled models "should turn off the system, remove the battery,
+and only power your ThinkPad by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord."
+Upon battery verification, Lenovo will replace recalled batteries free of charge.
+Battery replacement instructions for the X200/X200s are found [on this page.](https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/cr/en/parts/pd003507/)
+
Compatibility (without blobs) {#compatibility_noblobs}
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+% Lenovo Battery Recall for ThinkPad Laptops
+% Johnny Rasnic
+% 14 September 2017
+
+[On 21 April 2015, Lenovo expanded a recall on Lenovo batteries found in ThinkPad models.](https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/cr/en/solutions/hf004122)
+Libreboot-supported laptops that may be affected by this are the X200 and X200S.
+To find out if you are affected, use [this Lenovo tool.](https://lenovobattery2014.orderz.com/)
+Lenovo advises that owners of the recalled models "should turn off the system, remove the battery,
+and only power your ThinkPad by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord."
+Upon battery verification, Lenovo will replace recalled batteries free of charge.
+Battery replacement instructions for the X200/X200s are found [on this page.](https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/cr/en/parts/pd003507/)