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    M15x and battery problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Faby_rock, Mar 27, 2015.

  1. Faby_rock

    Faby_rock Newbie

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    Hello everyone , this is my first post! I follow you from a lot and I found many useful tips .
    I live in Italy but this is not a forum we dedicated so interesting .
    I come to the point : I have an M15x un bought used recently . it's Fantastic!!!
    I purchased separately battery original parts 9 cells but the lifespan is only 3 hours with brightness at minimum and not using the laptop but leaving it switched on .
    It's the second battery, the first battery it's one compatible parts and its duration only 1hour but it's only 6cell.
    Now I do not know what to do . What can the duration it's so short ?
    I done a fully charge/discharge and the discharge power with alienhead but my laptop don't improves.
    I apologize for my English not very fair .
    I am studying.
    Please help me!!!

    thanks guys

    My configuration m15x

    intel core i7 q720
    8gb ram ddr3
    250 gb ssd pm800
    gtx260m 1gb ddr3
    15" display
    windows 7 - 64bit
     
  2. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    That's the usual lifespan of the battery on that platform. The machine requires a lot of power to run. Our recommendation has always been to game with the machine plugged to the power outlet.
     
  3. Faby_rock

    Faby_rock Newbie

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    Thanks for the answer! Also not playing but only using Photoshop or web research battery life is.
    I apologize for having opened a threat to no avail!
    :oops: