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    About new batteries

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Darkian, Jan 8, 2008.

  1. Darkian

    Darkian Notebook Guru

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    I order the 6 and 9 cell for the m1530. When i get the laptop should i let the 6 cell battery charge first or can i change it to the 9 cell rite away? and if i do would it effect the battery life in any way? :eek:

    Oh and also how do i check if its ddr3 because last time i talked to a sales rep manager he keeps telling me he is sure its a ddr2 for the graphics card
     
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  2. Fade To Black

    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    The M1530 with the 8600M has GDDR3 graphics inside and it's not the same as DDR3. The GDDR3 is the best you can get in laptops right now (and I think that even in desktops).
    The 9 cell will have an effect on battery life and it will raise the laptop, which will help with cooling and typing.
     
    Fade To Black, Jan 8, 2008
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  3. outkastland

    outkastland Notebook Evangelist

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    get the 6cell and 9cell
     
    outkastland, Jan 8, 2008
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  4. kozzney

    kozzney Notebook Evangelist

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    No, nothing will be affected if you switch to the 9 cell right away. Just be sure to fully charge the 9 cell before you use the computer on battery power
     
    kozzney, Jan 8, 2008
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  5. NeoVo5

    NeoVo5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i didnt feel like making a new topic about this so thought id ask here..

    i have a 9 cell battery in my laptop, if i bought a seperate 6 cell battery would i have to purchase a different charger in order to use it? or can the same charger be used? i thought that it may overvolt it and harm to laptop.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    NeoVo5, Jan 8, 2008
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  6. frazell

    frazell Notebook Deity

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    No need for a new charger it will work just fine ;)
     
    frazell, Jan 8, 2008
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