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I know that 100% of batteries are made in China, but I'd like to buy one from an European shop. I need a battery for a pretty old laptop (Lenovo Thinkpad W540) which works fantastically well with Linux.

So, any links are appreciated. Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

FYI Eneloop rechargeable batteries (AA and AAA) are made in Japan. I think some Makita power tool batteries are also made in Japan. I know that info doesn't help you right now but felt somewhat relevant.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I have good experience with ReplaceDirect, they sell both original and 3rd party parts. They have online stores for at least Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, maybe more.

https://www.replacedirect.nl/search?q=thinkpad+w540

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Ebay works quite well for ThinkPads

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

And is an American platform as a bonus

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah, that's exactly why I'm asking in this community. I don't want American companies involved.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Ah, good point. Any Ebay alternative?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

1001 Piles Batteries is a French vendor also established in a few other european countries and in China, i regularly visit their brick and mortar location but they also have an online shop. They have what you need, not sure if it's economical to ship to your location though. https://www.1001piles.com/searchengine/result/?q=Lenovo+Thinkpad+W540

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Thanks for this. Why the heck did I use Amazon last time.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This is great, especially because I'll be in Paris for work in April. Thanks for the suggestion!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

oh wow that couldn't have worked out better, glad it was useful advice!