tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37004157157077423122024-02-08T02:06:26.465-08:00End of Usable Life - Dell Battery ProblemDugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04840493350451717512noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3700415715707742312.post-7127813193430295422007-01-30T16:52:00.000-08:002007-01-30T17:00:22.566-08:00There is hopeI broke down and called Dell today. The tech was actually very nice, and I didn't have to argue my way into a new battery deal. It took an hour on the phone (including hold time), and I had to repeat steps I'd already done before calling, but... They are sending me a new battery! It should be here in 2-3 days. <br /><br />I could only find one other site that has documented this problem: <a href="http://kniffen.ca/2007/01/19/dell-laptop-battery-bs/">http://kniffen.ca/2007/01/19/dell-laptop-battery-bs/</a><br /><br />It sounds like we have a new dell battery issue here. If any of you experience similar problems, I encourage you to post comments here, or at least post a link to your own site or similar sites. I would like to make an effort to get the word out about this new battery problem. This may be the start of yet another Dell battery recall. <br /><br />Call Dell and get a new battery!Dugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04840493350451717512noreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3700415715707742312.post-5677777728364298282007-01-30T16:41:00.000-08:002007-01-30T16:52:46.493-08:00The ProblemFor about a month now, my Dell laptop ( XPS M1210, purchased August 2006 ) has displayed the following message whenever I boot up the computer or switch to the battery mode:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Your battery is able to charge normally. However it is reaching the end of its usable life.<br /><br /></span>When I look at more details about the problem, I read this:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Your battery is able to charge normally. However it is reaching the end of its usable life. You can experience a longer operating time with a new battery. You might want to consider purchasing a replacement battery now.<br /><br />A normal characteristic of a rechargable battery is that its operating duration decreases over time. The battery may eventually need to be replaced. Based on this characteristic, consumed batteries may not be covered under warranty.<br /></span><br />I have also noticed that my usable battery time (which used to be 3-4 hours when I purchased the laptop 5 months ago) was now down to about 1 hour. In addition, the cooling fan revs up when I launch firefox! The loud cooling fan used to only come on when I launched a graphics-intense video game. Perhaps the battery is overheating and so the cooling fan is kicking on more often...<br /><br />Regardless of what the problem is, a battery should not be reaching the end of its usable life after less than 6 months!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Dugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04840493350451717512noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3700415715707742312.post-78081092800857359032007-01-30T16:35:00.000-08:002007-01-30T16:37:12.074-08:00CreationThis blog is dedicated to the the issues I had with my Dell xps m1210 extended life batteryDugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04840493350451717512noreply@blogger.com6