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    Battery dying?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Boertje1991, Feb 15, 2011.

  1. Boertje1991

    Boertje1991 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    I have my M11x since March and I love it. However, now it is giving me some trouble.
    Last week, the wear of the battery was 3% (measured by HWmonitor). Yesterday it has risen to 20% and today it went up to 26%. What is going on?
    Do you think I should contact Dell to get my battery replaced?

    Thanks!
     
    Boertje1991, Feb 15, 2011
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    Boertje1991 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone who has some good advice?
     
    Boertje1991, Feb 16, 2011
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    Voodooi AFK for a while...

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    Contact them ASAP!!!

    Battery warranty is 1 year (even if you have upgraded 2-4 year warranty service) and it's 2 weeks before March :p You may be able to get a brand new battery out of them. If you miss the window you'll be forced to fork out 130$~ (or w/e batteries go for these days).

    I had a similar issue with my smartphone. It's a malfunctioning battery which needs replacing ;)
     
    Voodooi, Feb 16, 2011
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