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    Quote Originally Posted by dogfish View Post
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    Are you saying that will give it a maximum charge??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tned View Post
    Looks like the 9 cell (which I would go with) goes for around $70 give or take.
    If you're an ebayer, they have the 9-cells for less than $60 with free shipping

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    I have a computer that uses a lithium battery. I understand that NiCd batteries develop a "memory" if recharged often. Do lithium batteries do the same? I've had my computer for just under 2 years and this is the 2nd battery that has become toast. I am getting a replacement one in the mail (thank you warranty) so I wont be without a battery long.

    How often do batteries generally last?
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    There is something you can do that might revive it. If your laptop has a battery refresh/maintenance utility, it will do it for you, but you want to fully charge it, then unplug it and run it completely down, and then FULLY charge it again.
    T nailed it.

    The best thing you can do is not leave it plugged in too long (this can burn out the battery and the charger), and run it low until you must charge it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shazam! View Post
    T nailed it.

    The best thing you can do is not leave it plugged in too long (this can burn out the battery and the charger), and run it low until you must charge it.
    I wasn't clear if the NiCd advise was the same for the lithium. To me, a battery is a battery is a battery. When I get the new battery, I'll keep it plugged in less. Thanks Shazam!
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    may not be the batt instead the charging system
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    Quote Originally Posted by kcvet View Post
    my not be the batt instead the charging system
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    Quote Originally Posted by dogfish View Post
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    Gem's battery is allways chaarged up. I heard she named it Richard.
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    Quote Originally Posted by frauschieze View Post
    I've had my laptop for a little more than two years. The battery used to last for a couple hours but now I'm lucky if I last more than 30 minutes on one charge. I need it for longer during one of my classes. Is it that the battery is just old and needs to be replaced? Is there a way to make the batteries last longer?
    Your laptop battery was the subject of a recall by Dell for overheating dangers.
    You might be able to have it replaced for free. I would call Dell if I were you to check it out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by red98 View Post
    Your laptop battery was the subject of a recall by Dell for overheating dangers.
    You might be able to have it replaced for free. I would call Dell if I were you to check it out.
    No kidding? I will have to do that. The whole thing is completely unusable right now because of the battery/charging issues. Even plugged in, it'll randomly crash because of lack of power.
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    Just to say thanks Frau for starting this thread.. and to everyone who contributed.

    My laptop battery has been running out of power quickly too, so I'm refreshing it as advised in this thread.
    [Battery isn't a Dell (laptop is a Lenovo, ie Thinkpad) but I have been abusing it by leaving it plugged into the mains..]
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    Quote Originally Posted by gnomeflinger View Post
    Probably. Probably not.

    I'm still in mourning over the death of my laptop.
    Mine finally took a crap after 5 years and a trip to Iraq I have the blue screen of hatred.

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