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    Inspiron E1705 what Bios??

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lsirbuly, Jan 12, 2009.

  1. lsirbuly

    lsirbuly Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a laptop InspironE1705...inherited it from my mother. The battery was dead when I got it and I just ordered another battery from EBAY.

    The battery charges and says it is good, but without the electrical plug in (using battery only), the computer goes out within 2 minutes.

    I wrote the guy that sold it to me and he said to update my Bios as new batteries don't work well with old Bios. I checked and I have 3/06 Bios A01.

    Should I upgrade??? to what Bios #?? And will that really make a difference??

    Thanks for any help. Linda
     
    lsirbuly, Jan 12, 2009
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Yes upgrade, get the newest available from dells website. Just make sure to have a good power connection since your battery doesnt last long.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 12, 2009
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