Hi, I bought a new computer a while ago but my battery seems to be much worse now. Do you have any methods to keep it running as long as possible?
GustavoWoltmann 0 Newbie Poster
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Jump to PostLithium Ion batteries such are commonly used in laptops and other mobile devices have a 1-2 year life expectency. IE, if your system is over a year old, you probably need a new battery. You can purchase one from the system manufacturer for probably a hundred USD, but most are …
Jump to PostAnd speaking of laptop batteries, my Dell D-630's battery is completely dead and has to run on wall power! It won't take a charge at all... :-( I will be ordering a new battery tonight I think.
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Reverend Jim 5,225 Hi, I'm Jim, one of DaniWeb's moderators. Moderator Featured Poster
GustavoWoltmann 0 Newbie Poster
These are great tips! You think even if its bad already I can still get it back to normal?
Reverend Jim 5,225 Hi, I'm Jim, one of DaniWeb's moderators. Moderator Featured Poster
Probably not. I've never had any luck trying to rejuvinate an old battery.
rubberman 1,355 Nearly a Posting Virtuoso Featured Poster
Lithium Ion batteries such are commonly used in laptops and other mobile devices have a 1-2 year life expectency. IE, if your system is over a year old, you probably need a new battery. You can purchase one from the system manufacturer for probably a hundred USD, but most are available from 3rd party vendors such as Rakuten.com (formerly Buy.com) for much less, some from the manufacturer of the system (such as HP or Dell) and some from OEM manufacturers. Go with the ones with the best warranty... :-)
rubberman 1,355 Nearly a Posting Virtuoso Featured Poster
And speaking of laptop batteries, my Dell D-630's battery is completely dead and has to run on wall power! It won't take a charge at all... :-( I will be ordering a new battery tonight I think.
ztdep -8 Junior Poster in Training
If we have socket, they you need to take the battery out of laptop, so as to increase its happy time.
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