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    Anyone else's battery die in less than 2 years?

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by heehee62, Oct 30, 2011.

  1. heehee62

    heehee62 Notebook Consultant

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    I was really happy with my Samsung R580 (original model with i5 and blu-ray) until my computer is telling me there is an issue with my battery and I should replace it.

    Has anyone else's battery died within 2-3 years? I'm wonder if Samsung just have crappy batteries in general or if I'm just unlucky.
     
    heehee62, Oct 30, 2011
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  2. rainjacket

    rainjacket Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a samsung q430 and same issue in only 1.5 years (of heavy use though).

    Still, I'm very tempted to get the series 7
     
    rainjacket, Oct 30, 2011
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    dp3000 Notebook Evangelist

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    My sony, toshiba and lenovo batteries have died within two years. I think that's the norm. Some die completely while some may only hold a charge for like 15 - 30 mins
     
    dp3000, Oct 30, 2011
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    rainjacket Notebook Enthusiast

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    the new series 7 is set by default to only charge to 80%, which is supposed to increase the number of cycles
     
    rainjacket, Oct 30, 2011
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    heehee62 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks.

    Do you guys know of a good place I can buy a new battery (online or in a store)?
     
    heehee62, Oct 31, 2011
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  6. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I would start with ebay. Look for "original" or "genuine" and search for the battery part number since the same battery is often used on several models.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Nov 1, 2011
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