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    DV4 Battery

    Discussion in 'HP' started by bsytko, Dec 11, 2010.

  1. bsytko

    bsytko Newbie

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    Hello,

    I have an HP Pavilion dv4 and the battery is just about toast. I was looking online at the HP web site for a replacement but the reviews show the batteries are anemic at best!

    6-cell:
    HP 6-cell Primary Battery (EV06) | HP® Official Store

    12-cell:
    HP 12-cell Extended-Life Battery (EV12) | HP® Official Store

    I think it's pretty clear that this battery is just not well engineered. My question is, would a 3rd party battery be a better option? From the looks of it, the official battery doesn't last very long. In fact, mine only managed 135 cycles:

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    Are there any available substitutes? Or am I going to have to try my luck with the official HP battery?

    Thanks!
     
    bsytko, Dec 11, 2010
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    bsytko Newbie

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    Nobody has experienced poor battery performance?

    I'm really hesitant to buy the HP battery. Based on the reviews, it sounds like I'm buying a piece of junk that will just die in 8 months.

    I would really like a 3rd party battery, but if those aren't any better, then I guess why bother.
     
    bsytko, Dec 14, 2010
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