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Generic Laptop Batteries

  • 06-06-2011 3:01pm
    #1
    sb88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭


    Hi,

    Apologies if there are similar threads already on this topic...

    I'm looking for a replacement battery for a Dell Inspiron 6400 at the minute (originally 9-cell, 85Wh - Type KD476) and was wondering if anyone has bought a generic battery (any type) from ebay or elsewhere before. Would like to get some info on reliability/performance and any recommendations for good retailers/sellers if possible.

    The laptop is almost 5 years old so its not worth spending loads on a new dell battery - so something cheap would be great!

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    www.amazon.co.uk is your best bet IMO. Got a Packard-Bell charger for £13 a few weeks ago. Made by Delta Electronics.


  • #3
    sb88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭sb88


    Thanks Kristopherus. Decided to try amazon - at least there's usually plenty of detailed feedback. Ordered a battery and charger today, will post on the verdict when they arrive in case anyone would be interested!


  • #4
    gymnipities
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 122 ✭✭gymnipities


    sb88 wrote: »
    Will post on the verdict when they arrive in case anyone would be interested!

    Please do - I have the same laptop and the battery just died today so I'd definitely be interested in how the amazon replacement works out.


  • #5
    sb88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭sb88


    Both the battery and charger arrived on Friday (17th) so delivery time was pretty good! I ordered a 'New Trent' 9-cell, 6600mAh battery (http://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Trent-Battery-Inspiron-Latitude/dp/B004C4BWCK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=computers&qid=1308486654&sr=8-3). However, the specs on the battery casing say that it is a 7200mAh model. The majority of the reviews on amazon are very positive and I have to agree that so far I can't fault the quality of the battery in any way. It worked first time with my machine; no problems with compatibility or recognition of the non-dell product. The duration when fully charged is shown as 4+ hours when the screen brightness is turned down with wi-fi on (haven't recorded the actual discharge time yet but the estimate seems pretty close).

    Considering that the battery only cost €35, if it continues to perform well long term, then it wouldn't even be worth considering buying the dell original product (I think it was €160).

    The charger I bought is branded "Saige". Much bulkier than the original but seems to do the job OK - €12. The lead that is fixed to the charger unit on the original had broken some time ago.


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