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HP Battery (Compaq Presario V6000)

  • 13-08-2009 8:23am
    #1
    ncarroll
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭


    Hi,

    I want to replace my laptop battery. I tried freezing the batter but with little success. I have now turned to eBay, hoping to pick up something relatively cheap. When I went on line I noticed a price gap;

    * (a) for about e30:

    10.8v, 4300WH

    * (b) for e45-e50
    10.8v, 8800mAh

    I assumed option B was better value, comparing battery capacity in WH and mAh.

    Can anyone confirm which of these are the better offer? I basically want the longest lasting one - at the moment, the laptop is constantly plugged in :(

    Thanks you!!!


Comments

  • #2
    majiktripp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,471 ✭✭✭majiktripp


    Option B is a longer lasting battery obviously. Option A could be a 3 cell while B is 6 cell giving you a longer period to run on battery for. It could also be more bulky, ie. sticking out of the bottom of laptop so check it out.


  • #3
    ejmaztec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,230 ✭✭✭✭ejmaztec


    Don't know whether this is of any relevance, but there might be a free replacement as part of the HP recall. I see that the DV6000 is listed, but it depends on the serial number of the particular battery fitted.


    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01743281&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

    My laptop is on the list, but my battery serial number Isn't mentioned.


  • #4
    ncarroll
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭ncarroll


    Thanks guys. I checked the list but unfornatuely my battery is not listed :( I ordered one for + pp about e28 in total. Same one on HP is $130...wtf???

    One guy says:

    "HP informed me that you aren't suppose to actually leave your battery in the computer if it is plug in for regular use (as in plugged in not just for charging). I am ordering another one and only putting it in when I need to take my laptop to class, hopefully it will last a lot longer. Another way would be to full charge and discharge the battery every day to keep it up to 2hrs - but HP also informed me that batteries only last for 400 - 600 charge & recharges.... So basically, charge your battery and TAKE IT OUT, then run your laptop with it plugged in and only use the battery when you need to be moblie."

    I was a victim of that!!!

    Thanks for your replies :D


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