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    Battery sizes

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by InTheSticks, Mar 15, 2005.

  1. InTheSticks

    InTheSticks Notebook Geek

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    I just ordered my i9300 (due March 30th), and I have a 6-cell primary battery, but I ordered a 9-cell additional battery.

    I read somewhere that some of the batteries don't fit the same on some machines. I found out today that the 6-cell battery in the 9300 is the same one in the 9200.

    Does anyone know if the 6-cell and 9-cell fit the same way in the 9300? Will I have any problems with these two different batteries?

    Thanks!
     
    InTheSticks, Mar 15, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    My guess is that since it has three more cell, the battery will stick out a little bit from the back of the notebook.






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  3. InTheSticks

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    Thanks for your help.
     
    InTheSticks, Mar 16, 2005
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    fsacj Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    The battery doesn't install at the back of the machine. It's towards the front. There is no room for it to be bigger or smaller. I imagine the 6 cell just has empty space inside. They should therefor be interchangable.
     
    fsacj, Mar 16, 2005
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    On the Inspiron 6000 the batteries are the same sizes. I have the 9-cell battery (rather than the default 6 cell) and it does not stick out the back nor does it elevate the laptop. It is exactly the same size.

    I never had the 6-cell though since I upgraded and I do hear that the 9-cell is slightly heavier, but thats about it. There isnt any physical difference though as far as it altering the shape of the laptop.
     
    Conscript, Mar 16, 2005
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