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    Battery wear, how long do they last at >90% capacity

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by neilnpatel, Jan 2, 2008.

  1. neilnpatel

    neilnpatel Notebook Evangelist

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    See title .
     
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  2. A Led Rock

    A Led Rock Notebook Evangelist

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    UMM they usually degrade to 75% after 1 year...that should give u a fair idea...

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  3. neilnpatel

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    dun lol thanks, and does anyone know the diif in battery life between led and ccfl as the numbers in the forum are all over the place sum sayn 5mins to 45 mins
     
    neilnpatel, Jan 2, 2008
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    also when could i claim a new battery from dell, i have a 3 year arrenty
     
    neilnpatel, Jan 2, 2008
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  5. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    when it doesnt hold a charge but im not sure that u can even get a battery under warrenty if it has lasted for a year so they all lose charges and it isnt dell fault
     
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    I'm also interested in knowing how much additional battery life the LED backlit display gives you.
     
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  7. SteveJonesy

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    Dells warranty does not cover batteries.
     
    SteveJonesy, Jan 2, 2008
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