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    M11x battery.

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by GeniusWasted, Jun 22, 2010.

  1. GeniusWasted

    GeniusWasted Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone have a definitive answer as to whether or not the battery on the m11x shuts off when it's plugged in and at 100? I know there's a method of turning it off in the BIOS, but that's a pain, and I don't like using the BIOS that often.

    I've had laptops in the past that I left plugged in most the time and the battery would degenerate to five minutes at full charge within a couple of years. I'm convinced it's an important feature. So, does anyone know for sure whether or not the m11x keeps cycling through the battery at 100%?
     
    GeniusWasted, Jun 22, 2010
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  2. Thermogenic

    Thermogenic Notebook Guru

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    Modern notebook batteries degrade over time, whether they are used or not. That's why you shouldn't buy "replacement" batteries in advance - by the time you want to use it, it will be nearly as bad as your original.
     
    Thermogenic, Jun 22, 2010
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  3. GeniusWasted

    GeniusWasted Notebook Enthusiast

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    True, but it's generally known it degrades much faster with each charging cycle. I want my battery to at least last a few years into college.
     
    GeniusWasted, Jun 22, 2010
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  4. lie495fc

    lie495fc Notebook Consultant

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    you need to manually disable the charging in BIOs. what bio version is your m11x?
     
    lie495fc, Jun 22, 2010
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  5. GeniusWasted

    GeniusWasted Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've used the BIOS. I was just hoping it automatically stops charging when it hits 100%. I'm guessing no one really knows?
     
    GeniusWasted, Jun 23, 2010
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    lie495fc Notebook Consultant

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    not totally imposible if you have a French Maid like i do.
     
    lie495fc, Jun 23, 2010
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  7. YodaGoneMad

    YodaGoneMad Notebook Deity

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    On another note, anyone know how to order a replacement battery? I assume Dell sells them, but they don't appear on the site....
     
    YodaGoneMad, Jun 23, 2010
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