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Hi all,

Does anyone know where I can get an ASUS M50VM series laptop battery?
I know they have discontinued making the laptop. So can I use any M50 (SA, SR, SV) series battery? or do they make batteries specific to the laptop?

I found one at:
http://www.laptop-batteries.com.au/computer-battery/asus-m50vm.htm
but I've never bought from this site before, and don't know if its trust worthy.

fyi: I live in Australia.

Any help would be great
thanks.

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For : the safe rule is to match the battery part number, voltage and connector — not just the laptop family name. Some M50 variants use the same pack, others do not. Before buying, confirm the exact part/model printed on your existing battery or in the service manual. Do not rely only on the series letters (SA, SR, SV, VM).

Practical checklist to identify a compatible replacement:

  • Remove the battery and copy the label fields: manufacturer/part number, rated voltage (V), capacity (mAh or Wh) and any “replace with” cross references.
  • If you cannot remove the pack, check the service manual or the underside label for a part code.
  • Ask any seller for a clear photo of the battery label and the connector/shape. If the part number and voltage match exactly and the connector/shape are identical, it is very likely compatible.

Buying and safety tips:

  • Prefer sellers who give a written warranty/returns policy and who will accept buyer-protected payment. Ask about warranty support for buyers in Australia.
  • Beware of very cheap, unlabeled or swollen batteries. Don’t attempt to open a battery pack. If a battery arrives swollen, stop using it and return it.
  • Local repair shops, certified spares dealers or refurbished OEM packs are safer options when originals are discontinued.

Quick test after purchase:
Run a battery health report to check Design Capacity vs Full Charge Capacity and cycle count. On Windows run:

powercfg /batteryreport

Review the generated report (it shows full-charge capacity, design capacity and cycle count). If full-charge capacity is far below design, or the pack discharges unusually fast, return it under warranty.

Also note ’s experience in the thread — if you buy from an overseas seller, confirm returns, warranty and shipping terms before paying.

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Thanks for your reply, and welcome to daniweb.
do you know of anyone else that has bought from there? just so I can get some more info about them.

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