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    Battery repack?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Hirosake, Dec 16, 2019.

  1. Hirosake

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    Has anyone ever tried to repack batteries?

    I can see information that it can be done, but cautions that the battery pack control chip will not play nice.

    I bought (6 months ago) a cheapo one from china and its dead already. I will probably try a Dell next.

    I mostly use AC power, but if i need to move room its nice to unplug instead of power down.

    Just curious has anyone repacked without issues? I cant see any threads about this topic

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    Hirosake, Dec 16, 2019
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    Papusan Jokebook's Sucks! Dont waste your $$$ on Filthy

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    I mean it should work. @t456 will have the answers.
     
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    I have repacked a battery drill. If you dont have a battery spot welder just gotta be quick with an iron.

    But from what I read the controller chip (on some types) builds up a memory and wont accept a charge any longer.
     
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    t456, Dec 16, 2019
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    Hirosake, Dec 16, 2019
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