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    Battery dying so fast

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by SunsetRider, Apr 11, 2013.

  1. SunsetRider

    SunsetRider Notebook Enthusiast

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    Since a couple of weeks ago noticed my battery runs out faster than usual. At full charge it normally holds up to 45 minutes in balanced power setting. Warranty for my m14x expired on February I believe. I have not yet renewed it but maybe next month i'll renew, but in the mean time where can I get a good original battery? Also here's Alien autopsy log file of the battery.
    AlienAutopsy Log File

    Sunday, April 10, 2013 10:21:42 PM
    Overall Test Result: Warning

    Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery
    Battery Name: DELL T7YJR21C
    Manufacturer Name: Simplo
    Type: LION - Lithium Ion
    Battery Serial Number: 03AE
    Designed Capacity Percentage: 40
    Current Charge Percentage: 69
    Current Charge: 17.24 Wh
    Full Charged Capacity: 25.32 Wh
    Designed Capacity: 64.53 Wh
    Voltage: 15.60 V
    Battery Life Test
    Test Started 4/10/2013 10:20:52 PM
    Warning Message: Battery charging to only 39.237564% of design capacity. 4/10/2013 10:20:54 PM
    Test Finished: Warning 4/10/2013 10:20:54 PM
     
    SunsetRider, Apr 11, 2013
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    Which BIOS version are you running?

    Open the start menu and type System Information, you'll find the BIOS version around the 10th line. Below is a link to the latest BIOS for the M14x R2 in case you need to update it.

    Alienware M14x R2 | BIOS A11

    If you're already on A11 you could try a power drain (Remove the battery and AC adapter, press and hold the power button for 45 seconds then reconnect and try to turn it on).
     
    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, Apr 11, 2013
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    I forgot to mention which model I have. It's M14x R1 and bios i believe is A08
     
    SunsetRider, Apr 13, 2013
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    i have a huge thread somewhere with tons of good info that did not work. You can try lookin through that.

    Mine only lasts 90 minutes now.
     
    12and4, Apr 14, 2013
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    Mine last only 35mins with full charge
     
    SunsetRider, Apr 14, 2013
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    okay its not a competition.
     
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    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, Apr 15, 2013
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