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    M15x 9 Cell Battery

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by JohnnyFlash, Mar 23, 2011.

  1. JohnnyFlash

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    Does this look like the correct battery?
     
    JohnnyFlash, Mar 23, 2011
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    Look like it, but I don't know if I'd get a battery off ebay, rather get a genuine one from dell.
     
    mafiaboy01, Mar 23, 2011
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  3. JohnnyFlash

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    Ya, from my current location it's too much work to try and do that.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Mar 23, 2011
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    I second that.

    Don't you have Dell reps in your country?

    Have you at least tried?
     
    agusman, Mar 23, 2011
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  5. JohnnyFlash

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    I appreciate the input guys, but it's not an option. I can't really explain how things like that this can be too much hassle in a city where no one speaks your language.

    I just want to make sure it's the correct battery and not the one for the old m15x.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Mar 23, 2011
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  6. agusman

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    ok, in that case you should wait until you get more input from the experts.

    Looks like the right one to me, but I'm not that familiar with different M15x builds...
     
    agusman, Mar 23, 2011
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    That's definitely the one for the newer M15x (the Area-51 battery has a totally different shape). For some reason all the genuine Dell batteries I've seen, both 6 and 9 cell, say "Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery" on the label, while the ones I've seen on e-bay all have an "SMP" logo. I have both 6 and 9 Cell batteries and they both say "Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery" and they have a Dell sticker with part numbers on both. Looks like SMP is some battery manufacturer that makes after-market batteries. The SMP one does appear to have a Dell parts sticker on it as well though. My advice is to wait for one to show up F/S here or on e-bay. I've had bad experiences with Chinese batteries off e-bay before, even the ones that claim to be genuine.
     
    kosti, Mar 23, 2011
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    non oem batteries can cause the plug in and not charging problem so beware.
     
    inap, Mar 23, 2011
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    Ok, that's what I wanted to know. I guess I'll see if I can find someone to order from the locate Dell site for me.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Mar 23, 2011
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    The Revelator, Mar 23, 2011
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    Just to update, Dell Korea sent me a 9 cell battery that matches the one in that ebay link. It's SMP make, I'll post whether it's decent or not later on.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Apr 11, 2011
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  12. agusman

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    great, let us know how it works for you...
     
    agusman, Apr 12, 2011
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