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    Anyone interested in a battery swap?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ronson5, Apr 15, 2010.

  1. ronson5

    ronson5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Howdy-

    I got my XPS 16 a few days ago (was going to hold out for a possible GPU update, but found a great deal at the outlet with the rgb-led, and couldn't wait any longer :) , and I'm going to be traveling a lot with it, so I'd prefer the 6-cell with it's lower profile. Does anyone have a new 6-cell that they want to trade for a brand new 9-cell?

    PM me or just reply if anyone's interested. Thanks!
     
    ronson5, Apr 15, 2010
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    cbaty08 Notebook Evangelist

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    I think many are in your boat as they are all coming with the 9-cell I believe...

    I wonder if you could just ask Dell to exchange it.....
     
    cbaty08, Apr 15, 2010
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    ZippoMan Notebook Evangelist

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    how much taller is the 9-cell?
     
    ZippoMan, Apr 15, 2010
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    The 6-cell fits flush in the XPS 16 and doesn't act as a lift/stand like the 9-cell battery does.
     
    gaah, Apr 15, 2010
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  5. ronson5

    ronson5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'll ask Dell if they'll let me switch when I call to request a 130w adapter (I doubt it though...already asked if I could change a config. to the 6-cell when I was originally researching the xps and they said no...their "solution" was to buy an extra 6-cell...). Zippo, it sticks out the bottom probably around .75" (3/4 of an inch). It's good for cooling, but I still want something flush/smaller.
     
    ronson5, Apr 15, 2010
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    I would switch with you as I have a 6 cell that has only been charged to full with zero discharges but I fear that Dell would give me hell if when the battery began to die and I wanted a replacement (I have the 4 year full service contract) that they wouldn't accept the 9 cell and would just send me a 6 cell even if they did.
     
    Bowlerguy92, Apr 15, 2010
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    MattXPS Notebook Geek

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    they will only cover your battery for a year, even if you have 4 years service
     
    MattXPS, Apr 15, 2010
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    I just sucked it up and bought one on eBay.
     
    electrosoft, Apr 16, 2010
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    Matt,

    I thought that is was only one battery swap during your warranty period. Not coverage only for a year....

    Does anyone know for sure?
     
    chidlebaugh, Apr 16, 2010
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