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Dell battery recall (check if you model applies)

post #1 of 38
8/15/06 at 9:44am
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Dell has issued a recall on some of its batteries.

Check this site for the information and models
https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/Default.aspx
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post #2 of 38
8/15/06 at 12:23pm
I'm free and clear. Thanks for the link
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post #3 of 38
8/15/06 at 1:18pm
D5551 for my XPS 2. Off by a digit!
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post #4 of 38
8/15/06 at 2:36pm
Got 2 batteries for my Inspiron 9200. I'm in the UK. I checked the UK and both mine are out by 1 character.
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post #5 of 38
8/15/06 at 2:45pm
I will be getting a replacement for my 9300
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post #6 of 38
8/15/06 at 3:14pm
Safe here. "Made In Korea"
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post #7 of 38
8/15/06 at 4:12pm
mine one was one batteries listed in the chart...but when I typed it in in the area given it came up no need for replacement I have the RD857 made in Japan from a E1505.
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post #8 of 38
8/15/06 at 4:27pm
I have the same situation for 2 of my 700m batteries (W5915)... wonder whether it is safe to keep them...
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post #9 of 38
8/15/06 at 9:05pm
yea that kinda makes it confusing...
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post #10 of 38
8/15/06 at 9:33pm
I have the e1505 and thought I thought I would be getting a new battery but unfortunately my laptop battery didn't qualify
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post #11 of 38
8/15/06 at 9:49pm
Survived the first recall, and now the second.....

8600 1.7
128Nvidia 5650FXGo
15.4 WSXGA+
60Gig HD
4X DVDR+RW
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post #12 of 38
8/16/06 at 2:14am
My two M170 batteries passed
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post #13 of 38
8/16/06 at 3:14am
i'm also 5551 lol
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post #14 of 38
8/16/06 at 8:35am
Dell Inspiron 9400 = C5447 (both batteries) [PASSED]
Dell Inspiron 8600 = 0M787 [PASSED]
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post #15 of 38
8/16/06 at 7:04pm
Stickied-> make sure you check guys!

Stu
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post #16 of 38
8/20/06 at 10:21am
I was hugely disappointed with the 9 month lifespan of my original 6 cell battery that came with my I9200. It has been my ONLY complaint with this great (for my needs) computer!
So last month, after just plain getting fed up with being tethered to an outlet on a wireless laptop (!), I ordered a 9 cell replacement. It's been really great...long charge hold, I can squeeze over 3 hours of light duty from it. But due to my bad experience with the original battery, I've been monitoring this new one in anticipation of it degenerating just like the old one, all while scratching my head wondering about the claims by many that their batteries had given them 18 months of good service, or even more in some cases.

I had even done extensive on-line research on batteries just to try to find out what charging practices I had done incorrectly.

Well, I'll be getting a replacement in 20 or so days, and I'm THRILLED! -Happy not only that I'll get a back-up battery, but also that I can stop being paranoid about my present battery degenerating as quickly as my original did, now that it's confirmed that it was defective.

Good for Dell for making it so easy, too.

Hmmmm. Now I wonder if they'll send me a 9 cell... :
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post #17 of 38
8/21/06 at 4:01pm
Holy Cow can't believe my wifes 600m battery is listed as faulty!

Went thru the process entered in the numbers off battery big checkmark saying replace needed and entered our info, says 20 days will get new battery.

I only came into this thread out of curiosity, never had a day of trouble from this battery, altho 80% of the time this laptop is used its connected to the docking station.

The email from dell after I filled out the order says instructions on returning the old battery will be included, do I have to send this old one in? It still holds a solid charge, unit has never overheated even on battery use - it is a timebomb where oneday it would just explode under use or what?

Nice to know a new one will be coming tho

Bill
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post #18 of 38
8/21/06 at 5:10pm
my battery passed! it was one batteries listed in the chart...but when I typed it in in the area given it came up no need for replacement.
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post #19 of 38
8/22/06 at 2:14am
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Originally Posted by schrivedawg
All I can say is that these batteries should have been recalled for being very cheap quality. In less than one year, my battery is down to a little less than 80% full capacity. That is over 20% wear in less than a year. But that won't matter in 20 days...did i mention I have only discharged it a couple dozen times. Thanks for saving me some money by giving me a new battery, Dell, but I think the quality should have been shipped in the first place. I guess i should be happy my house isnt burnt to the ground.
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post #20 of 38
8/23/06 at 1:39am
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Originally Posted by akherad
my battery passed! it was one batteries listed in the chart...but when I typed it in in the area given it came up no need for replacement.


yea that happened to me to.
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