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    Faulty Battery??

    Discussion in 'HP' started by LinkRS, Dec 18, 2010.

  1. LinkRS

    LinkRS Notebook Consultant

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    Hi Everyone,

    I have an HP Mini 210-1010R (purchased from Radio Shack) that seems to have a faulty battery. It came with a 3-cell battery, that HP Health Check repeatedly tells me to Calibrate it. Once I do a calibration, it tells me that the battery is failing and must be replaced. It also says that based on the "age" it is not covered under warranty. I puchased the mini this past February. Is it normal for a battery to fail after only 6 to 8 months (the problem manifested itself this past August). I do not heavily use the battery, so I am pretty sure it is faulty, and not from use. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas? Thanks!

    Rich S.
     
    LinkRS, Dec 18, 2010
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  2. nbalily

    nbalily Newbie

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    If the battery used everyday and multi charging. then the battery is dying normally. HP won't replace it for free.
    You can also check the battery code like:
    " * 582213-421* 582214-141* 590543-001* 6BASBC2RYYC47W* 7F09C4* AN03* AN06* HP010979-B3T13G01* HSTNN-IB0O* HSTNN-IBOO* HSTNN-LB0P* HSTNN-LB1N* HSTNN-LBOP* HSTNN-Q46C* WD546AA"
    in case you get the wrong battery.
    However, you can try a discount 6-cell HP mini 210 battery online.
     
    nbalily, Jan 2, 2011
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