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    ASUS A8Js Battery replacement

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by dhvd79a, Jul 23, 2011.

  1. dhvd79a

    dhvd79a Newbie

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    It's been a good run for my Asus battery but now it is time for a replacement. I've seen compatible batteries for as low as $25us to $116us(for the Asus one).

    Anybody have any experience with the non-OEM batteries? I am a bit reluctant to not use the OEM battery because of all the problems you can hae with junk Li-on batteries but I hate to spend over $100 for one with a laptop that is probably closing in on its' end of life.
     
    dhvd79a, Jul 23, 2011
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    Geared2play.com Company Representative

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    i dont recommend a battery of ebay or aftermarket. i have had mostly bad luck with them. if your old battery is dead try batteryrefill.com or the like. do not buy a replacement. have your old one recelled for less the price if a new one
     
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  3. ALLurGroceries

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    Yeah a non-OEM battery is almost guaranteed to be garbage. If you can find a genuine asus one that doesn't cost a ton, go for that. But make sure it's genuine, it'll have a few stickers on it that should match your existing one. These can be faked of course, also check for the hue of the plastic being off-color.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Jul 24, 2011
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    Thanks for the replies. I was already highly suspicious of the aftermarkets.


    @geared2play - IIRC I bought that laptop from you. It has been a good one.
     
    dhvd79a, Jul 25, 2011
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