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    m1330 battery 4-cell or 6-cell?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Sephye, Jan 25, 2009.

  1. Sephye

    Sephye Notebook Guru

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    Guys, how do I check how many cells my battery has? Its either 4 or 6, since it doesn't have the external prop behind it.
     
    Sephye, Jan 25, 2009
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    What does your invoice say? Or how much time does it estimate when you are on battery power?
     
    atbnet, Jan 25, 2009
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  3. Sephye

    Sephye Notebook Guru

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    The thing is, I got it from a retailer. They order from dell and resell, so the receipt doesn't show what I get.

    Is there any markings on the battery that can help me? I'm getting around 2hrs with everything on max, but the difference between 4cell and 6 cell isn't huge right? I don't think battery life is a reliable gauge.
     
    Sephye, Jan 25, 2009
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    Sounds like a 6 cell to me. You can remove the battery and read the mAH rating.
     
    atbnet, Jan 25, 2009
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  5. Sephye

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    Its type WR050, 11.1V and has 56WH capacity.

    So its a 6 cell?
     
    Sephye, Jan 25, 2009
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    yep... i have a m1330 6cell, its 56WH
     
    paper_wastage, Jan 25, 2009
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    is there even a 4 cell for the 1330?
     
    wodstock, Jan 25, 2009
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    Yes it is with the lowest configuration usually when they run specials.
     
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    oh, i was unaware
     
    wodstock, Jan 25, 2009
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