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M1710 Battery life?

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  • 12-12-2008 6:12pm
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    x in the city
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    I have a M1710 bought since last year, just over a year old now.

    Just a minute ago I got a message saying my battery is functioning normally but is reaching the end of its usable life.??

    My warranty is up and I never got around to renewing it, can I renew it ASAP and claim a battery in a month or so.?


    I think 1 year warranry is circa 80euro cheaper than a goddamn battery


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    Voodu Child
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    Their batteries have a 1-year warranty, when that's up, I think that's it, extending the warranty before or after purchase just covers the laptop itself and not the battery (afaik).


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    Alanstrainor
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    Are you sure the battery is even covered for the original 1 year warranty? Didn't think they were, but im not 100%.
    But yeah, the batteries have a finite life and when they are gone they're pretty much dead. You might have a use out of it, although at a reduced capacity for a while yet.


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    Do-more
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    Is it possible to open it up and install new cells?

    invest4deepvalue.com



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    Alanstrainor
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    Do-more wrote: »
    Is it possible to open it up and install new cells?

    Possibly yes, but would i do it? Hell no. Get onto ebay or the likes and see if you can buy a quality replacement. Check feedback, and try buy genuine.


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    x in the city
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,134 ✭✭✭x in the city


    changing cells.....?!


    are these guys legit?

    http://www.battery-store.co.uk/about.php

    a battery is just 55e. versus 160euro at dell.......


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    Overheal
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    x in the city wrote: »
    changing cells.....?!


    are these guys legit?

    http://www.battery-store.co.uk/about.php

    a battery is just 55e. versus 160euro at dell.......
    http://www.battery-store.co.uk/policy.php

    read that; thats your guarantee. theyre a business, if they dont deliver on their policy, you can always get anal on them.


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