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Dell Battery problem

  • 18-04-2008 1:29pm
    #1
    LFC Barry
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭


    Hi,

    I've had my laptop for about two years now. I'm pretty certain it has a 9 cell battery.
    It used to always last 3-4 hours on the battery but in the last couple of weeks its reduced dramatically. I'd be lucky to get 30-40 mins out of it now.

    Does anyone know of anyhing that can be done to increase its life again or is it just worn out?


    Cheers


Comments

  • #2
    Overheal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Li io batteries are only designed for so many charges and discharges - inherently they are all doomed to failure and should be considered expendable. Same for all rechargable batteries - everything from AAA to my lovely 12-cell and beyond. I dont remember the exact number of cycles but its usually in the ballpark of 1,000. So yes after 2 years that would make sense.

    Buy a new one.


  • #3
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,158 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    I don't think the charge cycles is as high as a 1000 but yes they do end up going to crap which is a pain.


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