Posts by RoofusX

Just curious about something. I know that batteryfuel.com is a sponsor here and I need a new battery. I was checking out there batteries and they have a 7000mAH model for the Dell E1705 here:...

Just as a quick update. The company refused to replace my battery again. So I'm back to square one. Any suggestions for more reputable places to try getting a battery from?

Quote: Originally Posted by dave-p where are you getting these batteries from ? Are they a refurb ? laptopbatterydepot.com. They claim they are new. http://laptopbatterydepot.com/shoppi...spiron+-+E1705

Ok, it is happening again. I've had the new battery for 10 days. It was working fine, then I noticed it wouldn't charge over 71%. Then it wouldn't charge over 65%. Then last night while running on battery power and indicating a 65%...

Quote: Originally Posted by powerpack There is no reason on a Li-Ion batt you need to do all they suggested. It does not suffer from memory effect or similar. You do want to condition occasionally to prevent cells from...

Quote: Originally Posted by qhn I experienced bad new batteries in a row before. It does happen when you get a whole bad batch cheers ... Turned out to be the battery. This blows my mind. The thing was...

I'll have to call them tomorrow. The battery was a replacement of a replacement I purchased that went bad. Not sure if they will exchange for a third.

Quote: Originally Posted by qhn Give another charger a try? cheers ... I have two chargers. Both power the laptop. Neither are charging the battery above 51%. I'm guessing I either have a mobo issue, or...

Quote: Originally Posted by dave-p Also boot into the BIOS and see if your charger is reconized or if it says "unknown" BIOS recognizes battery and says it is charging.

Quote: Originally Posted by dave-p give it 30 min or so and see if the charge increases Battery is not charging. Still reading 51%.