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    Is my battery normal?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by asong29, Mar 15, 2008.

  1. asong29

    asong29 Newbie

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    I just recieved my XPS M1330 refurbished from the dell outlet and I found that my battery only lasts about 2 hours at most while web browsing with my 6 cell battery. My power setting are on balanced, my brightness was all the way down and I have a T7100 and a 8400m gs. Should I call dell and ask for a replacement?
     
    asong29, Mar 15, 2008
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  2. K3VIN

    K3VIN Notebook Consultant

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    did u set ur battery setting to "Power saving"? That should help a little. I can't tell u if that is about right or too short cause I got the Penryn..
     
    K3VIN, Mar 15, 2008
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    It depends what is running in your background. It doesn't sound too far off though, if you want battery life thats what the 9 cell is for.
     
    nizzy1115, Mar 15, 2008
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    chelet Notebook Deity

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    chelet, Mar 15, 2008
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