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Title: lap top batteries
Post by: Andy B on 13 July 2011, 16:09:46

After a long winded 'repair' to my daughter's lap top, the battery doesn't hold a charge any more, no more than a few minutes use when off 240V
It's a M911G (http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=m911g&_sacat=See-All-Categories), anone any suggestions as to where or not buy one? Or just pick a middle of the road price off eBay  :-/

Title: Re: lap top batteries
Post by: bootie on 13 July 2011, 16:13:16

If your getting them of the evil bay then don't get them from Hong Kong, they take ages to arrive (if at all) and then they don't perform as expected. >:(
Now waiting for one from Amazon from a UK supplier. ::)

Title: Re: lap top batteries
Post by: Andy B on 13 July 2011, 16:20:12

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If your getting them of the evil bay then don't get them from Hong Kong, they take ages to arrive (if at all) and then they don't perform as expected. >:(
Now waiting for one from Amazon from a UK supplier. ::)

I was going to avoid Hong Kong suppliers.  ;)

Title: Re: lap top batteries
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 13 July 2011, 17:23:59

I had this exact same experience and would now only buy a genuine battery.

It will cost more - but will do what it should do.

Title: Re: lap top batteries
Post by: Plomien on 13 July 2011, 18:13:28

try http://www.7dayshop.com/ they have a good selection there

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/default.php?cat=3&type=3036&man=0&filterwords=&go=SEARCH&comp=

Title: Re: lap top batteries
Post by: Andy B on 13 July 2011, 18:26:45

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try http://www.7dayshop.com/ they have a good selection there

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/default.php?cat=3&type=3036&man=0&filterwords=&go=SEARCH&comp=

Thanks for the link, I'll have a look through.  :y

Title: Re: lap top batteries
Post by: Richie London on 14 July 2011, 05:38:39

my advent only ran for 20mins on the battery and that was from new. my x's dell lasts about an hr and a half

Title: Re: lap top batteries
Post by: Plomien on 14 July 2011, 07:30:28

My friend posted this link to me worth a look http://lifehacker.com/5820813/what-should-i-do-when-my-laptop-battery-doesnt-last-as-long-as-it-used-to
 :y

Title: Re: lap top batteries
Post by: Andy B on 14 July 2011, 09:25:00

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my advent only ran for 20mins on the battery and that was from new. my x's dell lasts about an hr and a half

This Dell used to be at least an hour & a half, but it's either A N Other that the 'repairer' substituted or lying doing nothing for nearly a year has killed it. My daughter's new HP laptop easily lasts a couple of hours on its battery.

I think I'll pass though on a genuine Dell replacement at over £100  :o :o

Title: Re: lap top batteries
Post by: feeutfo on 14 July 2011, 13:40:40

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my advent only ran for 20mins on the battery and that was from new. my x's dell lasts about an hr and a half

This Dell used to be at least an hour & a half, but it's either A N Other that the 'repairer' substituted or lying doing nothing for nearly a year has killed it. My daughter's new HP laptop easily lasts a couple of hours on its battery.

I think I'll pass though on a genuine Dell replacement at over £100  :o :o

Her experon(?) battery went years ago. New prices and the fact some are prone to catch fire meant we just use the mains.

Title: Re: lap top batteries
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 July 2011, 20:41:08

I bought a battery for my HP on ebay recently from wedo-bestdeal

Its not branded but works fine, it lasts a couple of hours and cost £21.95  :y :y :y

Title: Re: lap top batteries
Post by: Andy B on 14 July 2011, 21:58:44

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I bought a battery for my HP on ebay recently from wedo-bestdeal

Its not branded but works fine, it lasts a couple of hours and cost £21.95  :y :y :y

thanks  :y