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    XPS M1530 9 Cell Battery: Should I go OEM or are they all really the same?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by fknelite, Feb 25, 2009.

  1. fknelite

    fknelite Notebook Consultant

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    I am looking to upgrade to a 9-cell for my Dell XPS M1530 and I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts as to the quality of the replacement batteries you can find on eBay that aren't Dell branded vs. the OEM ones from Dell. Please let me know what you think.
     
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  2. Razor2

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    I would never use non-branded batteries for any expensive device...not even for a mobile phone. Apart from the quality, which could cause much less battery time than branded batteries, it can overload the more delicate components of your computer, if the specs are not 100% the same.

    Low quality batteries can also start fires or explode.
     
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    I've got the same feelings as Razor2 on this, I think your best staying away from ebay' batts'. :)

    Same here..I will always order my batt's from Dell. I just don't want to take any chances as you have described. It's unfortunate, how expensive the batt's are. But I think a investment in a 9 cell batt, is well worth it! ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
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  4. v_c

    v_c Notebook Evangelist

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    I would stay away from cheap ebay batteries.

    I believe that Dell-brand batteries are a complete rip-off unfortunately, but that is still what I would buy. I have seen some very dodgy (potentially damaging/dangerous) knock-off batteries. When you consider that a battery is basically a device that stores a huge amount of chemical energy, you realise that you really don't want to be skimping on quality or safety.
     
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    got a Dell 9 cell for my XPS1530 for about half-price from this ebay store:
    http://stores.ebay.ca/BLACKCATPC
    genuine Dell part, excellent shipping time, works great and about double the battery time than the 6 cell.
     
    lgsshedden, Feb 25, 2009
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    yossell Notebook Enthusiast

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    My own two experiences with an ebay battery have been excellent - I took the precaution of buying only from sellers with very high feedback and established battery ebay shops - in both cases the batteries worked as well as the originals.

    Just anecdotal evidence I know...
     
    yossell, Jan 6, 2010
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    I normally buy genuine OEM batteries from fleabay; be careful on there though or you will end up with a cheap knockoff that will likely not work as well or as long. I also never buy batteries on ebay unless they have a picture and I can see the dell logo in writing on it :)
     
    atwood7fan, Jan 6, 2010
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