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    Replacement 9 cell battery Inspiron 6400

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by dundeal, Nov 19, 2008.

  1. dundeal

    dundeal Newbie

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    Where can I find a cheap 9 cell battery for my Inspiron 6400? The one that came with it lasts maybe under an hour on power saver in vista. It lasted as long as 6-7 hours...about a year and a half ago.

    Has anyone had any experience with the batteries sold on ebay (search inspiron 6400 battery, goes for around 60 bucks)?

    How reliable are those batteries?
     
    dundeal, Nov 19, 2008
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  2. lithnights

    lithnights Notebook Consultant

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    I have an Inspiron 1505 (I believe it's like a twin to 6400) and got a 9 cell from a random website about 6 months ago. Cost me around $70 compared to 200 or so from Dell. It is working fine, giving me about 3 hours or so. When my original one died (year and a half old), it was giving me about 10 minutes.

    I figure even if it's garbage, I could buy three of these over a given time period to equal the one Dell. And since my Dell barely lasted 18 months, I figured it was worth the chance.

    There are some other older posts throughout the board that may give you more opinions.

    As to where to get them, I just Googled it.

    Good luck
     
    lithnights, Nov 19, 2008
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  3. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Try to find a reputable seller on eBay. You don't want a crappy battery that might explode.
     
    atbnet, Nov 19, 2008
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  4. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    3rd party batteries are a crap shoot to say the least.

    I bought a 9 cell generic for my thinkpad when I had that. It lasted around 1.5 hours on a full charge. Much less than the original 6 cell when it was new.

    Problem is, laptop batteries are so darned expensive that sometimes going generic is the only alternative.
     
    millermagic, Nov 20, 2008
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  5. LGS

    LGS Notebook Consultant

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    When my 6 cell battery died, I searched up eBay and purchased a genuine 9 cell. But of course, that was about more than half a year ago. I did the same search recently for a relative and it seems there aren't much genuines left. And those who claim it to be genuine is really a phony. So eBay isn't much of a solution anymore.
     
    LGS, Nov 28, 2008
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  6. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    You can hit up ebay, or just buy one from Dell (albeit for an arm and a leg).
     
    Matt is Pro, Nov 28, 2008
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  7. sterlingtek

    sterlingtek Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi:

    We sell a 9 cell replacement battery for the 6400 for $90 with Free Fedex shipping,

    Dell Inspiron 6400 Battery

    We guarantee it for a year and if you have any problems you can call us toll free, 877-742-1700. We have been in business for 10 years and have about 600,000 customers.

    Chris@SterlingTEK
     
    sterlingtek, Apr 24, 2009
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