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    Dell Battery Problem

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JRisHere, Sep 28, 2008.

  1. JRisHere

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    Hi all,

    Currently i owning a dell inspiron 1420 labtop. Recently i encountering problem where the battery drain out very fast. The lighting is set to the minimal but still the battery drain out after 45mins-1 hour.

    Anyone can advise me whether is there any problem with the battery. :confused: :confused:

    Thanks and Regards
    JR =D

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    JRisHere, Sep 28, 2008
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Hi.

    how old is the battery, and what is the wear level? , in the battery system information tab!
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Sep 28, 2008
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  3. JRisHere

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    hi Tinderbox,

    The battery is going close to 1 year old.

    The wear lvl is 76%

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    Thanks and Regards
    JR
     
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  4. Tinderbox (UK)

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    If dell covers the battery for 1 year, get it changed, but some manufactures only cover battery for 6 months.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Sep 28, 2008
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  5. JRisHere

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    Any guidance on how would i know whether the battery has been worn out or something?
     
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    Hi.

    your wear level should be 10% or under in the first year, unless you have really hammered it!

    You should really get a replacment when a battery reaches 50% wear

    dell states a battery should last at least 18 months

    I had a battery that went from 0% to 15% in less than a week, only 4 discharge cycles, I sent it back and got a replacement

    I suggest you get in contact with DELL tomorrow and get a replacement!
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Sep 28, 2008
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  7. sesshomaru

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    76% wear means your battery is pretty much dead.. It has lost 76% of its original capacity.. I think Dell covers batteries for a year..
     
    sesshomaru, Sep 28, 2008
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    ok. Thanks guys for ur reply =D
     
    JRisHere, Sep 28, 2008
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