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    OEM equivalent batteries

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by jblanken64, Aug 12, 2006.

  1. jblanken64

    jblanken64 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has anyone tried the OEM style batteries for their laptops? I've noticed some for sale at a substantially lower price than the genuine Sony batteries. I've got an SZ and I was considering this approach for an extra long life battery.
     
    jblanken64, Aug 12, 2006
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    wipeout Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    They're generally very good.

    Sometimes you can even find a battery with a little higher amp rating
     
    wipeout, Aug 12, 2006
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    matt_h1 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Ive seen one or two on ebay, Ill be buying the SONY extended battery (its the same model for SZ and FE) to write a review on it then return it, $599 is just to much for a battery IMHO
     
    matt_h1, Aug 12, 2006
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    jsis Notebook Evangelist

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    Still, you don't want the batteries exploding on you, do you?
     
    jsis, Aug 13, 2006
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    Will They eXplode???

    I Mean If They are physicaly Compatible and the same AMP Why Should They Explode?
     
    Heaven, Aug 13, 2006
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    archie88 Notebook Consultant

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    Start > Run > type in 'msconfig' (no quotes) > click OK

    Go to the "Startup" tab and uncheck the entry for 'ISBMgr'
     
    MetaOrbit, Aug 14, 2006
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    jblanken64 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I purchased a generic extended life battery from dsmiller.com for my SZ220. The once charged, I unplugged the power and within a minute or so, I received a message indicating that there was a problem with the battery and that the system was going to hibernate. I then removed the battery, replaced it, plugged the power back in, and started the system. I disabled ISBMgr.exe and now the battery seems to work great. Apparently, there is something about the genuine Sony batteries that ISBMgr monitors for. But I have not noticed any ill effects in using the generic battery. And it was about $120 shipped vs. $299+shipping for the Sony battery.

    Since I started the thread, I just thought I'd post a followup. There do seem to be some cheaper versions of what I purchased out there, but I spent a little more to buy from a store with some positive feedback.
     
    jblanken64, Aug 17, 2006
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