Finding Value in Replacement Laptop Batteries [aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com]

Finding Value in Replacement Laptop Batteries [aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com]

In this episode, We finish off the first half of the Mighty Hoax and have my mouse's batteries spasm on & off during the final level of today's episode. Also I talk about how cheap batteries from dollar stores even they say that they are heavy duty.

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One of the great advantages of using a laptop computer is its ability to operate it in a portable manner. This is achieved by the use of a battery as its power source. However, most users take the battery for granted and are unaware that it will eventually fail.

Most laptops today are powered by Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. These are a great alternative to the older technologies since they have a much higher power to weight ratio, are not prone to the memory effect phenomenon and are inherently more environmentally friendly. However, much like the older battery chemistries, they do have a limited lifetime. Although the older chemistries rates of failure were proportional to the number of charging cycles, the capacity of today's Lithium-ion batteries diminish with age.

When you find that your laptop computer does not hold its charge as long as it used to, or when your system's power management utility software indicates that its charge level is decreasing , you will need to find a replacement laptop battery to maintain your computer's operating time. Finding the correct battery is generally a matter of searching for a battery that will fit your computer's make and model number. In addition, the specifications for the battery are usually found imprinted on the charger. With this information in hand, there are several sources from which you can purchase a new battery. These generally include the computer manufacturer, specialized electronic and computer retailers and a number of Internet sources. You will also find that, in addition to the OEM battery, there may also be a number of generic equivalents available.

Buying a replacement laptop battery directly from the manufacturer is the easiest choice, but you will be paying a premium price for this convenience. Secondary sources of OEM batteries will generally charge you as much as the computer manufacturer and in some cases you may even pay more. This is true of both bric k and mortar stores and online sites that sell computer batteries. But if you are a value shopper, you will soon realize that generic batteries will offer you the same level of performance at a substantial cost savings. Additionally, you may be able to increase your laptop's operating time by upgrading your battery and choosing one with a higher milliamp rating in the generic equivalent. These higher capacity generic batteries typically cost much less than the OEM's standard capacity battery.

Generic laptop batteries are produced at the same manufacturing plants that originally produced the laptop battery for the computer manufacturer; batteries are simply an out-sourced item for the computer maker. But these batteries may also be made at facilities whose standards are not as high as the primary plant's and the only way to ensure that you have purchased a quality battery is to check the reputation of the supplier or the seller, make sure that they provide a liberal war rantee and test the battery by charging it in your computer soon after it is received.

More Finding Value in Replacement Laptop Batteries Issues

Question by kvieb: Are laptop batteries sold on eBay safe for your computer? I have a Dell Inspiron 6000 and need to replace my three year old battery. Batteries are much cheaper on eBay and I don't know if there is something wrong with them. Best answer for Are laptop batteries sold on eBay safe for your computer?:

Answer by recentcoin2000
Many of them are used and will not full life left on them. If you want a new battery, try http://www.batteriesplus.com/

Answer by jaydesai7
It depends who you buy from. I bought it from a Seller on ebay and it works fine. Things to watch out for -Ratings of the Seller, check out how many items he has sold and whats his ratings and read some -There are ebay stores which sell all kinds of battries, they are your best bet because they sell new and its their buisiness. -So I guess it is safe if you buy from the right seller

Answer by a c
If you are going to buy a battery of ebay make sure it is the offical one, that is excatly the same as you would get of dell, also make sure it isnt a product return.

Answer by Mark L
Always read the complete listing on ebay before you buy. There are other places where you can buy it too - see a link below : http://infolib.qckbuy.com/laptopbatteries.php

Answer by Annmarie M
if you're thinking of buying a laptop you should check out this site first. they give you a sony vaio laptop for FREE! all you need to do is complete a few quick tasks for them.

Answer by charliechan2008
I can't speak for all the ebay sellers, but the quality of a battery sold by one seller may differ from another. I suggest going to a good batteries store. I recommend http://www.batterytex.com -- they have batteries for all types of electronics, phones, cameras, laptops, motorcycles and more.

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