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    Dell Vostro Battery

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ChanchoWancho, Apr 27, 2008.

  1. ChanchoWancho

    ChanchoWancho Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, I started up my Vostro 1400 a few days ago, and was greeted with a floating dialogue box from the Dell battery meter which advised me that my battery was "nearing the end of its useable life", and that it would be a wise idea to replace it.

    The Laptop is about 7 months old and gets charged/flattened about 2 times a day. Should this be expected? I have noticed the battery doesn't hold a charge for as long as it used to... But I've never kept a notebook this long before!
     
    ChanchoWancho, Apr 27, 2008
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  2. Waveblade

    Waveblade Notebook Deity

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    2 times a day is definitely high usage. You can possibly get it under warranty still from Dell.

    Are you just charging/flattening so because you can or what?
     
    Waveblade, Apr 27, 2008
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  3. ChanchoWancho

    ChanchoWancho Notebook Consultant

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    Aha! Thanks Waveblade. I had a sneaking suspicion that could be why... To be honest I probably charge/flatten up to four times a day - Just due to having to use the Laptop while out and about and away from a power point as well as taking it with me without the power adaptor to save weight and space in my bag.
     
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    ChanchoWancho Notebook Consultant

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    Just a quick update: Because my Vostro is less than 12 months old, Dell will replace the battery free of charge under some 'End of Useable Life' clause.

    How sweet is that - really didn't expect it, as it is basically all my fault! Good stuff big D!
     
    ChanchoWancho, May 1, 2008
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