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    URGENT! Ordered a battery that might now work in my computer!?!?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Mikeoo17, Jan 11, 2007.

  1. Mikeoo17

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    I have a 640m being delivered next week and I wanted a 9 cell to go with it. I ended up ordering a battery off of ebay thinking any battery that fit the 630m and xps m140 would also fit mine.

    Can anyone tell me what battery specs are important.

    The voltage is 11.1 vs 14.9

    The Whr is 80 vs 85

    I don't know the mAH

    http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&viewitem=&item=200066883575&rd=1&rd=1

    This is the battery. Part#Y9948
     
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  3. Mikeoo17

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    I keep finding this same information on every google search I do... Notice 640m is not mentioned. Could it be because the 640m is a newer notebook?

    Compatible Notebook Models: Inspiron 630m and Inspiron XPS M140.

    Dell Part Numbers: TC023, 312-0373, C9551, TC023, Y9948.

    Product Specifications:

    Rating: 11.1V
    Capacity: 80 Wh
    Size: 8.19" x 2.69" x 0.96"
    Color: Black
    Technology: Smart Lithium-Ion
    Comtacts: 9 Position
    Condition: Brand New
    In Stock: Yes
     
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    Please avoid cross-posting.

    The Inspiron 630m is an older model, yes.
     
    chrisyano, Jan 11, 2007
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    Should I cancel this order and pick up a model specifically made for the 640m?
     
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    To be safer, I would seriously consider doing that. The 630m is an older model, which makes me think the battery you're buying may also have been manufactured a while ago. If you've read through the battery guide, you'd know that Li-Ion cells begin to deteriorate as soon as they're assembled.
     
    chrisyano, Jan 11, 2007
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