Thanks for the reply. Shortly after my post I read up on several other posts and found a picture of this battery. I also realized that the product page for the battery upgrade does say, in very small text, "battery extends .9 inches from laptop".
I hope other people read this post and realize this before purchasing. Now I'm debating whether or not to return this model for an inspiron.
You cannot disconnect the extension on the battery, it is part of the battery. There have been several threads concerning buyers choosing the 9-cell battery and getting a big surprise when it arrives. It makes absolutely no sense why Dell does not have a "click here for details" on the configuration web page with illustrations of the bigger battery. Or at least a note next to the choice warning buyers that the battery extends out from the case.
When I was considering a D620 I was naturally going to get the 9-cell... afterall, we all want longer battery life and bigger is better, right? Thank goodness I read a post on one of these forums or I too would have been in for a big surprise.
Heh...I didn't realize that about the 9-cell until after I'd ordered it. At least it's centered and doesn't look too bad. The effect of extending the palmrest is - for me at least - a welcome one. :)
Yeah ive been using it quite a bit now and it doesnt really bother me all that much. i like the longer battery life so i think im just going to stick with mine.
An alternative -- You can purchase a second battery that replaces the CD/DVD drive.
I used this on my 600m for years and loved it -- well over five hours of battery life. I ordered my D620 with the 6 cell battery and the secondary battery.
The secondary battery always drains first and charges last, so if you slap in the DVD drive, you'll most likely have full charge on the internal battery.
hst109
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I hope other people read this post and realize this before purchasing. Now I'm debating whether or not to return this model for an inspiron.
jgayman
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June 14th, 2006 12:00
You cannot disconnect the extension on the battery, it is part of the battery. There have been several threads concerning buyers choosing the 9-cell battery and getting a big surprise when it arrives. It makes absolutely no sense why Dell does not have a "click here for details" on the configuration web page with illustrations of the bigger battery. Or at least a note next to the choice warning buyers that the battery extends out from the case.
When I was considering a D620 I was naturally going to get the 9-cell... afterall, we all want longer battery life and bigger is better, right? Thank goodness I read a post on one of these forums or I too would have been in for a big surprise.
jgayman
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June 14th, 2006 13:00
SteelSamurai
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June 26th, 2006 14:00
hst109
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June 26th, 2006 16:00
Marshall_600m
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July 10th, 2006 04:00
I used this on my 600m for years and loved it -- well over five hours of battery life. I ordered my D620 with the 6 cell battery and the secondary battery.
The secondary battery always drains first and charges last, so if you slap in the DVD drive, you'll most likely have full charge on the internal battery.