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infinity21  Canada. December 11 2008 11:41. Posts 6267 | Profile Blog # |
| You might try to buy batteries from external sources for cheaper. I think those go for around $100. |
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| yenta Poland. December 11 2008 11:43. Posts 1006 | Profile Blog # |
| Buy an imitation-brand replacement battery, they are cheaper - you can usually buy them @ authorized dell service centers, or online. |
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| micronesia United States. December 11 2008 11:45. Posts 19315 | Profile Blog # |
On December 11 2008 11:41 infinity21 wrote:
You might try to buy batteries from external sources for cheaper. I think those go for around $100.
On December 11 2008 11:43 yenta wrote:
Buy an imitation-brand replacement battery, they are cheaper - you can usually buy them @ authorized dell service centers, or online.
http://www.priorityelectronics.com/product/Dell/Vostro/1000/312-0461/
How is this? |
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| LuckyFool United States. December 11 2008 11:56. Posts 8287 | Profile Blog # |
Laptop batteries are a pain in the ass to replace because they are all different sizes and are usually way expensive.
I'd definitely buy from one of the 3rd party imitators. Same thing only $100 to $200 less sometimes.Last edit: 2008-12-11 11:57:06 |
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| yenta Poland. December 11 2008 11:57. Posts 1006 | Profile Blog # | |
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| GGQ Canada. December 11 2008 12:01. Posts 2465 | Profile Blog # |
| I recommend not buying Dell. Seriously, like half the people I know who got Dells (including me) have had problems with them. |
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| micronesia United States. December 11 2008 12:08. Posts 19315 | Profile Blog # | |
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| JeeJee Canada. December 11 2008 12:25. Posts 5327 | Profile Blog # |
On December 11 2008 12:01 GGQ wrote:
I recommend not buying Dell. Seriously, like half the people I know who got Dells (including me) have had problems with them.
That's interesting. I've had mine for over 2 years at this point and no real troubles. Same goes for all the dell-using people that I know |
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| infinity21 Canada. December 11 2008 12:33. Posts 6267 | Profile Blog # |
| Same with mine. I got a new laptop for a better graphics card but the laptop itself remained in top condition (other than the battery which wore out after 2+years). |
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| sith United States. December 11 2008 12:35. Posts 2472 | Profile Blog # |
100% of the time when you call companies and yell at them they do something about it.
So call dell, tell them this is some motherfucking bullshit and you won't be buying dell again, they puss out = you win. |
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| mel_ee December 11 2008 12:52. Posts 2338 | Profile Blog # |
| Do you leave your battery always at 100% and always charging when its plugged in? |
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| karbon Canada. December 11 2008 12:52. Posts 137 | Profile Blog # |
son of a.... and i just ordered a dell.... i might as well do what i'm doing to my current laptop...
take the battery out when in AC mode.. |
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| micronesia United States. December 11 2008 12:58. Posts 19315 | Profile Blog # |
On December 11 2008 12:52 mel_ee wrote:
Do you leave your battery always at 100% and always charging when its plugged in?
I'm not sure if I understand your question but about 90-95% of the time when it's on it's plugged in...
On December 11 2008 12:52 karbon wrote:
son of a.... and i just ordered a dell.... i might as well do what i'm doing to my current laptop...
take the battery out when in AC mode..
Try reading Dell's reviews on their website (submitted by users) for the battery that your current laptop uses. It might have a better reputation than mine. |
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| JMave Singapore. December 11 2008 13:31. Posts 1754 | Profile Blog # |
On December 11 2008 12:52 mel_ee wrote:
Do you leave your battery always at 100% and always charging when its plugged in?
He's trying to say something like do you keep the adapter plugged into your laptop even after its done charging. Because if that's what you're doing, it fucks the battery over time. Overcharge and all that nonsense. |
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| betaben December 11 2008 14:24. Posts 681 | Profile Blog # |
| get a mac! my battery still charges up 4 hours worth after 4 years. they'll replace any thing that doesn't work for free. |
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| stalife Canada. December 11 2008 14:26. Posts 1221 | Profile Blog # |
| every cell phone should come with an additional battery too. I think they do it in korea |
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 GHOSTCLAW United States. December 11 2008 14:43. Posts 16713 | Profile Blog # |
the only real thing that you can do at this point is to buy a new battery, or a new laptop.
Your current battery obviously isn't going to last you any longer, and there really isn't a fix for it at this point. |
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| freelander Hungary. December 11 2008 16:13. Posts 3953 | Profile Blog # |
On December 11 2008 13:31 JMave wrote:
Show nested quote +On December 11 2008 12:52 mel_ee wrote:
Do you leave your battery always at 100% and always charging when its plugged in?
He's trying to say something like do you keep the adapter plugged into your laptop even after its done charging. Because if that's what you're doing, it fucks the battery over time. Overcharge and all that nonsense.
omg i didn't know about this. i am plugging off right away! |
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| haduken Australia. December 11 2008 16:55. Posts 6895 | Profile Blog # |
Typical laptop batteries have a shelf life. This means:
The battery do not last forever. Typical life time of a laptop battery is 3 years +/-, However:
This includes the time that it sits in the warehouse not being sold.
And:
Battery have a separate warranty and is typically shorter than the unit warranty.
Tough luck?
Yeah... what can you do, you decided to go al cheapo and got ripped off.
You can sent your battery to some battery refurbishment business who can restore your battery.
I work in a computer retailer that sells dell and this shits happens all the time and no we don't care how hard you scream, in the end it all finishes with you buying another battery. Last edit: 2008-12-11 16:56:35 |
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