Is it necessary or best to order it from Dell?
If not, suggestions on a good source.
Need new battery for Dell laptop
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EngDrewman
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Here's what to watch out for when buying discounted batteries-- Li-Ion and Li-poly batteries have a shelf life, meaning regardless of how much or how little it is used, it will degrade over time on its own. A lot of times the \"cheap\" laptop batteries have been sitting on the shelf of a warehouse for a couple years unused and have already lost some of their capacity for this reason. If you are buying from anyone other than Dell, be sure to check their reputation/buyer reviews first.
Here are some other care tips for Lithium batteries:
- Try to avoid fully draining the battery on a routine basis. Instead, recharge when it gets down to 30-40%.
- If you are going to be leaving your computer (or other device) plugged in for a long time (more than a week), discharge the battery to 40%, put it in a ziploc or other air-tight bag, and store it in your refrigerator (NOT freezer). This will minimize the shelf life effect.
- The heavier the load, the harder it is on the battery. Avoid running high-demand applications like games while running on battery power whenever possible.
Here are some other care tips for Lithium batteries:
- Try to avoid fully draining the battery on a routine basis. Instead, recharge when it gets down to 30-40%.
- If you are going to be leaving your computer (or other device) plugged in for a long time (more than a week), discharge the battery to 40%, put it in a ziploc or other air-tight bag, and store it in your refrigerator (NOT freezer). This will minimize the shelf life effect.
- The heavier the load, the harder it is on the battery. Avoid running high-demand applications like games while running on battery power whenever possible.
