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    Inspiron 8600 battery

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lionofgod, Jun 12, 2004.

  1. lionofgod

    lionofgod Newbie

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    hello everyone![ :)]

    The standard issue battery for Inspiron 8600 i received was replaced by the DELL company after the previous battery simply conked out after just about six months of use [ I was using battery power just intermittently! ]. However, I still have a problem with my laptop. I tried to charge the new battery but then I discovered my laptop is not charging the battery when I put on the AC power. Any explanations about this guys?
    I called the support office and I was told that somebody will return my call but as of this writing, I havent received any word from them.
     
    lionofgod, Jun 12, 2004
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    srdhkl Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Have you upgraded to the latest BIOS? That might be a place to start.
     
    srdhkl, Jun 13, 2004
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    lionofgod Newbie

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    Hello!

    When I bought my unit, it already had a revised bios. I even wonder if it was really brand new.
     
    lionofgod, Jun 13, 2004
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    srdhkl Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I might consider going to Dell's Website and download the newest BIOS, there have been a few revisions over the last few months. I'm not sure which version you have.

    If that doesn't work, then I would suggest giving Dell a call again, because it sounds like a techincal issue.
     
    srdhkl, Jun 13, 2004
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    lionofgod Newbie

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    I already did I8600 A08 is my BIOS. Still no improvement or correction made.[ :(]
     
    lionofgod, Jun 14, 2004
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    Scalded Ape Notebook Enthusiast

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    There are some older Dell laptops where I work and a couple of them have battery charging problems. It's because they have a bad connection and keep coming loose. Maybe you should check that part out?
     
    Scalded Ape, Jun 14, 2004
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