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    Where can I find a 9-cell battery?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Anthony, Aug 3, 2006.

  1. Anthony

    Anthony Newbie

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    Hi everyone,

    Does anyone know where I can find the "85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery" for the E1505? I checked the Dell website and couldn't find a 9-cell battery that specifically says it's compatible with the E1505. Am I not looking in the correct places?

    Thanks in advance for the help!
     
    Anthony, Aug 3, 2006
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  2. chris2pher71

    chris2pher71 Notebook Evangelist

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    ebay. search "e1505 batteries"
     
    chris2pher71, Aug 3, 2006
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  3. hydra

    hydra Breaks Laptops

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    and make sure those ebay batteries have the protection circuits needed in Li-Ion for your safety.
     
    hydra, Aug 3, 2006
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  4. Anthony

    Anthony Newbie

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    Darn, is eBay the only place I can find the 9-cell batteries? Has anyone had any experience with it? Good? Bad? Advice?
     
    Anthony, Aug 3, 2006
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    carlislegeorge Notebook Consultant

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    i got a brand new, dell-branded. latest version 9 cell (and relatively cheap compared to buying from dell direct) from this ebay seller...

    http://stores.ebay.com/ProductGeeks you might contact them to see what they can do
     
    carlislegeorge, Aug 3, 2006
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    davejohn Notebook Guru

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    I bought an HP branded battery for my HP Pavilion off of Ebay. I was a bit concerned when it shipped from Hong Kong, but it looked genuine. Unfortunately I suspect it was a cheap counterfeit as after about 2 months it would no longer hold a charge.

    Do a Google seatch on 'counterfeit batteries ebay' and see what you find, especially relating to cell phones and digital cameras.

    Dave
     
    davejohn, Aug 4, 2006
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  7. chris2pher71

    chris2pher71 Notebook Evangelist

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    Don't buy anything from out of USA. Most mainland batteries, however, are genuine. Don't expect KILLER deals, but do expect modest price reductions. Check the feedback, if they've sold a bunch of batteries before, check the customer reviews.

    Personally, I trust ebay, but only because I know how to use it.
     
    chris2pher71, Aug 5, 2006
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  8. bestco

    bestco Notebook Consultant

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    I believe the 9 cell battery isn't available for sale on Dell website. I did the same search a few months ago and coudn't find any. You'd have to call Dell to place the order directly, or get one off eBay.
     
    bestco, Aug 5, 2006
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    Do a search on Dell replacement parts. I found my wireless modem and bluetooth cheaper then ebay offered. Sometimes there's discount on Dell Replacement Parts so keep your heads up!...
     
    vbrookie, Aug 5, 2006
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  10. zolo

    zolo Notebook Evangelist

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    I called DELL to see how much 9 cell for E1505 costs, it was like $170 something. Then I asked em about refurbished ones, they sell em for $70. I'm gonna order one in few hours. I just recieved a $100 gift card in the e-mail and gonna use it to get this sucker.
     
    zolo, Aug 5, 2006
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  11. Anthony

    Anthony Newbie

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    Wow that $70 dollar battery sounds like an awesome deal, but what does a "refurbished battery" mean? How do such batteries compare to brand new ones?
     
    Anthony, Aug 5, 2006
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  12. zolo

    zolo Notebook Evangelist

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    When I call em to order the 9cell, I'll ask em about it; although dell rep confirmed that there's nothing wrong with it. But, I'll have to call em and double check. Although I got my laptop as refurb and I'm happy with it. It might be different with battries but I'll see what they gonna say when I order it.
     
    zolo, Aug 5, 2006
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    tremonti22 Notebook Consultant

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    I'd just worry about how well the refurb still holds a charge, but I don't really know what they do to them in the process, so, yeah...
     
    tremonti22, Aug 10, 2007
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