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    Getting a new battery for XPS M1210

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by FusionGtX, Sep 5, 2007.

  1. FusionGtX

    FusionGtX Notebook Enthusiast

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    Now that my battery has a wear level of 46%, i think its time to get a new one. I was looking at the dells website but they sell the 9-cell ones for $170, which i think to be ridiculously over-priced.

    On the other hand i was checking ebay and there are some for as low as $70.00, however i am unsure whats their quality is and how old they would be? Where do you guys get your batteries from? ebay or dell?.

    Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.
     
    FusionGtX, Sep 5, 2007
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  2. The Goalkeeper

    The Goalkeeper Notebook Guru

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    I would go with Dell just to be on the safe side. However, i did notice that they are selling their new batteries at the same price as the refurbished ones. hmmm.
     
    The Goalkeeper, Sep 5, 2007
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  3. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Buying off ebay is fine as long as the battery is a Dell OEM battery.

    Don't buy some cheap knock-off made in China.....
     
    sleey0, Sep 5, 2007
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  4. kgeier82

    kgeier82 Notebook Deity

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    mines at about 97.5% after about 3 months. pretty good, i use it a good deal too.
     
    kgeier82, Sep 5, 2007
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  5. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    Make sure you have a good read of the Battery Guide, so that when you do recieve your new battery, you can prolong its life. Also, do some research on the Internet and on Wikipedia. Alot of information is available to reduce the wear on it.
     
    Zero, Sep 5, 2007
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    plwarrior Notebook Enthusiast

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    How program do you use to check battery health ?
     
    plwarrior, Sep 5, 2007
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