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    Why are the 9-cell batteries so hard to find?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by JohnnyFlash, Mar 17, 2011.

  1. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    They're out of stock at Dell, they're not on eBay even... wth? There of tonnes of new ones for the older m15x revision.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Mar 17, 2011
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  2. jwolf7722

    jwolf7722 Notebook Deity

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    They show up from time to time here. Maybe check the market to see if anyone has one.

    I just added one to cart through Dell. Says they are in stock.

    The Dell Online Store: My Cart
     
    jwolf7722, Mar 17, 2011
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    Gr8gorilla Notebook Geek

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    Gr8gorilla, Mar 17, 2011
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  4. inap

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    just make sure to get oem, non dellienware batteries may cause charging problems so be careful.
     
    inap, Mar 17, 2011
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    I have found several places that sell OEM Alienware batteries for 85.00.
     
    Gr8gorilla, Mar 17, 2011
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    I guess I should add that I need international shipping. I'm take a look at that link when I get home, it's blocked at work here.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Mar 17, 2011
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