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    Reliable source for BTY-M6D replacement battery for GT60?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by trohricht, Oct 18, 2013.

  1. trohricht

    trohricht Notebook Consultant

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    Well within literally weeks of the one year (battery) warranty expiring, the battery in my GT60 started going flaky and losing capacity. I talked to MSI support and they said I'm SOL and won't help me out.

    The replacement units on the official MSI web shop cost $180 and come with only a 30-day warranty. Does anybody know of a reliable, legitimate source of batteries for the GT60? Ideally they would have a physical store presence somewhere in the Greater Toronto Area, but at a minimum I need somebody who will ship to Canada.

    Thanks.
     
    trohricht, Oct 18, 2013
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  2. majster msi

    majster msi Notebook Evangelist

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    You can ask me using PM. I have an idea ;).
     
    majster msi, Oct 20, 2013
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  3. trohricht

    trohricht Notebook Consultant

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    Staples. That was easy.

    On a whim I stopped in at a local Staples, and the guy at the "easytech" counter said he could order the battery and have it for me in 4-5 days. $108CDN and it comes with a 1-year warranty, which is a whole lot better than the deal from MSI.

    Bricks and mortar FTW.
     
    trohricht, Nov 1, 2013
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  4. Yeep

    Yeep Notebook Consultant

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    Very nice, sometimes brick and mortar is worth it if you need it THEN. I don't mind overpaying by 10-15 dollars if I need it and they have it.
     
    Yeep, Nov 1, 2013
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