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    Battery Question

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by TheJinx, Aug 26, 2007.

  1. TheJinx

    TheJinx Newbie

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    Hi,

    I am new to this forum and laptops in general. I've just recently purchased a Gateway MT3423 from Circuit City and I was browsing online for spare batteries. What I found was that most replacement/spare batteries I found available is rated at 14.4v and 4800mAh, where as the OEM battery is 11.1v and 4800mAh. I was wondering if it is okay to go and purchase the spare battery with a higher voltage rating. Would it mess up my laptop, fry my mobo, etc.

    Thanks,
    Eric
     
    TheJinx, Aug 26, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Different voltage = no workie.
     
    Lithus, Aug 26, 2007
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