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Dell R795X battery replacement doubts

Nov 29, 2013 10:40PM PST

Hi all
I have a two year old Dell R795X laptop. For the past couple of months, the battery has begun to seriously deteriorate in performance... If the laptop is switched off with full power, by the time I boot, only 5 minutes is now available before it turns off...


Hence, I am looking at replacing the battery. The following are my doubts
1. The laptop was purchased in the US. Will there be any difficulty getting replacement battery here?
2. Should I contact Dell or will local stores have replacements?
3. Will it be possible to go for 9 cell batteries for improved battery life?
4. Can power surges affect battery life? Is it necessary to connect the power through a surge protector?
5. More often than not I use the laptop when connected to power, but regularly I need to work without power. Hence, I cant remove the battery as recommended by many. Is it better to have the power always on or regularly discharge the batteries?
6. I am thinking of getting a cooling pad to improve battery heat dissipation. I want one that is cheap (less than 1000 preferably) and effective. Please suggest brand and model along with approximate cost.

ps: how about Dell R795X accu

Thanks in advance
Arun

Note: This post was edited by a forum moderator to remove promotional link which is prohibited in these forums on 11/30/2013 at 10:41 AM PT

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Do not buy there.
Nov 29, 2013 10:48PM PST

That site has spammed so often that you would never consider them. Head to dell and top rated batteries on amazon.

Who recommended battery removal? We've been over that dozens of times and you get about 5% more battery life and maybe less. Great news for those that sell batteries and without the battery a bad shutdown could corrupt the OS or drive.

Surely this adviser is out to make your life miserably or make a buck from your misfortune.
Bob

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Re: replacement
Nov 29, 2013 11:01PM PST

That's a very suspect shop.

First, it seems to be Dutch (based in The Netherlands). But then the prices are in Euro's and your 1000 (if euro's) is 1300 USD. That's much to much for a battery.
Then. they don't mention any contact info, have a shady e-mail address and the lousiest Dutch text I've seen in a long time.

I'll ask the forum administrator to remove the link to protect our members against them.

Kees