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Previously on "Replacement battery for Dell XPS laptop"

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  • Old Greg
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    Originally posted by Spacecadet View Post
    I presume you've had it more than 1 year?

    If you're planning to keep it for a couple more years they buy a dell one and then get it replaced as faulty before the next 12 months are up
    Originally posted by lilelvis2000 View Post
    Having recently had the battery in my HP laptop die I can sympathise. In many cases the battery can cost almost as much as the laptop is worth. And for older laptops - finding an original can be impossible.

    In your case I'd say that if you want to save money but take a risk then buy a compatible one. Or you can consider what I'm doing...replaceing the actual cells. Good thing I can solder.

    And looking at the prices of XPS on the dell site...
    Originally posted by StopTheEarthIwantToGetOff View Post
    As an owner of an XPS laptop myself I would not even think of buying anything other than a dell branded battery from dell directly. I paid over a grand for it and don't think its worth risking an investment of > 1000 to save a few quid. (Its definitely worth purchasing the high capacity battery as mine is still going strong after almost 2 years)

    P.S.

    Did you put 8GB of RAM in it yet?
    Thanks all. I've had it 3 1/2 years so can't complain too much but it works nicely. Not keen on stumping up £115 for a Dell battery - and am tempted to run it without a battery at home, as I have a netbook for when I'm out and about.

    Will think on it.

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  • StopTheEarthIwantToGetOff
    replied
    As an owner of an XPS laptop myself I would not even think of buying anything other than a dell branded battery from dell directly. I paid over a grand for it and don't think its worth risking an investment of > 1000 to save a few quid. (Its definitely worth purchasing the high capacity battery as mine is still going strong after almost 2 years)

    P.S.

    Did you put 8GB of RAM in it yet?

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  • lilelvis2000
    replied
    Having recently had the battery in my HP laptop die I can sympathise. In many cases the battery can cost almost as much as the laptop is worth. And for older laptops - finding an original can be impossible.

    In your case I'd say that if you want to save money but take a risk then buy a compatible one. Or you can consider what I'm doing...replaceing the actual cells. Good thing I can solder.

    And looking at the prices of XPS on the dell site...

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  • Spacecadet
    replied
    I presume you've had it more than 1 year?

    If you're planning to keep it for a couple more years they buy a dell one and then get it replaced as faulty before the next 12 months are up

    Leave a comment:


  • Old Greg
    started a topic Replacement battery for Dell XPS laptop

    Replacement battery for Dell XPS laptop

    So, the battery has died and I need to get a new one. Should I bend over and buy a Dell branded one, or is it worth skimping and getting a cheaper one? Advice from those who understand these computers greatly appreciated.

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