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"Parts for your Dell" batteries vs. generic batteries

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by jasperjones, Jan 7, 2010.

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  1. Robin24k

    Robin24k Notebook Deity

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    I was able to find a new genuine 9-cell battery for $80 and got it for a friend on Ebay. Put it through a couple cycles and it was working great.

    A new or used genuine in Ebay could be risky, but if you do the research well, you should be fine. An aftermarket battery isn't risky. It's guaranteed to be a waste of money. ;)
     
    Robin24k, Jan 10, 2010
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  2. jwerx

    jwerx Notebook Geek

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    I am almost 100% sure that the battery is not reporting the numbers correctly. A few charge cycles will put some wear and tear on it while you had it for 16 months and it's brand spanking new? Doubtful.
     
    jwerx, Jan 11, 2010
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    i use everest ultimate to get this number, while it might not be accurate, but i have several other laptops which didn't report 0% wear level.
     
    vostro1400user, Jan 11, 2010
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  4. jwerx

    jwerx Notebook Geek

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    I am not doubting you, I am sure the software is correct but I think the hardware is not reporting it correctly. :)
     
    jwerx, Jan 12, 2010
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    manicguitarist Notebook Consultant

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    FWIW, in the UK, BlackCat PC sell Dell original batteries and PSUs at very competetive prices.
     
    manicguitarist, Jan 14, 2010
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    just tried to disconnect AC power, with external screen, after two minutes, everest ultimate shows capacity down from 100% to 99%, seems accurate.
     

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  7. John Ratsey

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    You should run the battery right down, taking note at intervals of time (on the clock), power drain and reported time remaining. Sometimes a battery can appear to be healthy and then it drops from 40% to 10% remaining in a couple of minutes.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jan 17, 2010
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    Ok this is a bit off-topic. But the incident is absolutely worth posting.

    Following this thread, a fellow NBRer contacted me and offered me to send me his genuine Dell 9-cell battery. (He doesn't have his Latitude anymore so he has no use for the battery.) He sent it to me for free :D :D

    Super-nice! I don't know if he wants to keep this private so I won't mention his screen name for now.

    I now have 3 1/2h+ battery life! This forum FTW!!


    EDIT: Thanks again, diggy!
     
    jasperjones, Jan 19, 2010
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  9. Robin24k

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    Nice! Glad it worked out for you. :cool:
     
    Robin24k, Jan 19, 2010
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    You're welcome!! I've had the good fortune to have folks on forums help me out in many ways, so I try and give back when/where I can. Glad the battery found itself useful, and not in the Best Buy battery recycle bin where I would have eventually taken it
     
    diggy, Jan 20, 2010
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