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    Dell 700m Battery Problem

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by importhonda, Dec 28, 2006.

  1. importhonda

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    hello, i have a dell 700m, and my battery meter is now broken, it will go from 99% to 4% battery remaining. The battery will not run out, but the meter says its gone. I have tried reformatting my laptop already. What can i do? Thanks a lot.
     
    importhonda, Dec 28, 2006
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    You might try calibrating the battery, but I am not sure if that would help, especially since you say that the "battery will not run out."
     
    Gautam, Dec 29, 2006
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  3. importhonda

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    i already did that twice.
     
    importhonda, Dec 29, 2006
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  4. importhonda

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    i just ordered a new battery, i hope it helps, but im not sure because its the software problem.
     
    importhonda, Dec 31, 2006
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  5. importhonda

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    hey guys, i bought a new battery, it works great. i bought the extended battery, and it lasts me like 5 hours now. i love it.
     
    importhonda, Jan 6, 2007
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  6. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    How old is your original battery? And did you calibrate it at all (before the two times mentioned above)? And how long does it last before dying out?

    Make sure to give your new battery the proper care and maintenance. Read through the battery guide for more information on the subject.
     
    chrisyano, Jan 6, 2007
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