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    Loose Battery

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Xanius, Apr 16, 2012.

  1. Xanius

    Xanius Notebook Consultant

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    Hello all,

    I have had my M17X for about a week and my only issue is the battery seems to be loose. Is this a normal issue with this laptop? The front of the battery seems to droop about 1-2mm. It does not affect the usage of the laptop, but it is a minor annoyance.

    Thanks
     
    Xanius, Apr 16, 2012
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  2. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    Yea mine is a bit loose as well. If it really annoys you, you could tape a piece of card board to the bottom of the battery so the fit is tighter. Just an inexpensive fix. ;)
     
    bigtonyman, Apr 16, 2012
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  3. aznpos531

    aznpos531 Notebook Evangelist

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    aznpos531, Apr 16, 2012
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  4. PyroDonkey

    PyroDonkey Notebook Consultant

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    Mine's loose too. It doesn't ever affect my computer though. It's never just shut off on me.
     
    PyroDonkey, Apr 17, 2012
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  5. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    It has shut off on me a few times, if there is a slight bump to the laptop....it is annoying...

    See the face expression of my avatar? That is how I feel about it...
     
    Rengsey R. H. Jr., Apr 17, 2012
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  6. Xanius

    Xanius Notebook Consultant

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    It makes me feel better that other people are having the same issue, but I do not see how some would have it and others not. It seems to be the way the mold was done. I think I am ok with it since it has not shut my computer off and it spends 90% of it's life sitting on a cooling pad plugged in. My buddy should have his this week, so if his has the same issue I will just let it go. I am not even sure what the return policy would be. I would hate to send it back and get a refurb returned to me that could have other issues. If I returned for credit only I bet there would be a restock plus the price on I got mine at is no longer available.
     
    Xanius, Apr 17, 2012
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  7. Xanius

    Xanius Notebook Consultant

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    I just tried the fix that was posted by aznpos531 and it works great. It also makes the battery much easier to take out.

    Thanks
     
    Xanius, Apr 17, 2012
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  8. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Welcome back buddy! Long time no see where have you been? You have an R3 these days?
     
    DR650SE, Apr 17, 2012
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  9. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    DR650 !! Sup bro...not back, just in the scene for a reliable laptop (Alienware)...I have been doing other stuff to keep me occupied...off-roading with a V8 5.7 Toyota Monster...housing fixer upper...bills..bills...etc...lol

    I do have an R3 .... it's going to be a lil' rustic for me to get back into the game.

    You been holding it down. That is what this community needs, When I left and came back, you are still doing your thing..Keeping the community alive...most respect...

    I'll holla ......
     
    Rengsey R. H. Jr., Apr 18, 2012
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