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Battery problems
In January 2010 I purchased a new 9cell battery for my Inspiron 1720. I'm now starting to have problems with it. I'm getting error message stating I should replace the battery. How long should a battery last? The battery I purchased in 1/2010 came from Dell (Part #FP269, R955P; Sku #312-0577).
I used to always use my laptop with the power cord, but after I purchased the new battery, I stopped doing that & would use the laptop using only the battery until it was almost fully drained.
I'm just trying to make sure I didn't get a bad battery.
Thanks!
If you don't need the mobility, you can remove the failing battery and leave it out. Always use the adapter alone and shutdown properly--just as you would shutdown a desktop. One drawback is bios updates will not install without a working battery. Since replacement batteries cost over $100 it's better to save the money for a replacement computer. BTW, today's lithium batteries should not be drained to empty or near empty.
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Posted June 16th, 2011 06:00
Batteries Last for 300 to 500 cycles or 1 year.
This is why you never see a battery warranty longer than 1 year ever from anyone.
Batteries do not last longer if they are not charged. If you use a battery once and then
leave on the shelf for a year you can have that issue where its dead.