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  • dieselboy
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    • Dec 2002
    • 18040

    #1

    My battery won't charge?

    I own a Dell Inspiron 600m notebook, and something is wrong with my battery. I checked the recall list, and my battery pack isn't one that needs a replacement.

    Ok, heres the scoop. Today, I just brought my computer on campus, plugged my computer in and the red lights were blinking. I checked the icon in the bottom right tray and it says "Charging 0%", but it doesn't go up.

    Any ideas?
  • mizzta21
    MVP
    • Oct 2003
    • 1135

    #2
    Re: My battery won't charge?

    Originally posted by dieselboy
    I own a Dell Inspiron 600m notebook, and something is wrong with my battery. I checked the recall list, and my battery pack isn't one that needs a replacement.

    Ok, heres the scoop. Today, I just brought my computer on campus, plugged my computer in and the red lights were blinking. I checked the icon in the bottom right tray and it says "Charging 0%", but it doesn't go up.

    Any ideas?
    go to the store where you bought it, ask them if you can try another battery from a new laptop, if it works then you know now to get a new battery, if not, you gotta do something about ur laptop.
    "We're winners baby! ****in' winners! pushin it to the max, cuz thats how we roll!!!" ~ Brucie

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    • dieselboy
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      • Dec 2002
      • 18040

      #3
      Re: My battery won't charge?

      I contacted tech support and they said my battery is just done. Dead. Whatever.

      I have buy a new one.

      Lame.

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      • TheMatrix31
        RF
        • Jul 2002
        • 52930

        #4
        Re: My battery won't charge?

        Laptop Batteries are by FAR the worst things as far as malfunctioning and dying out.

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        • HungryBologna
          MVP
          • Nov 2003
          • 3156

          #5
          Re: My battery won't charge?

          Yeah the next time I buy a laptop, I'm going to be getting the extended warranty. I had one for about 3 years during college and out of the blue, the LCD screen no longer works and the battery is dead just like you mentioned.

          I've still got it and works fine, cept the damn screen doesn't work.

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          • dieselboy
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            • Dec 2002
            • 18040

            #6
            Re: My battery won't charge?

            Ok heres the question: Should I buy directly from Dell or should I buy it from another website?

            Dell: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...9&sku=310-5195 - $120

            http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...queryType=comp - $105

            http://www.pacificbattery.com/dell500m.html -$90

            http://store.comptick.com/ba1xdelabade.html - $70

            Are these reputable sites?
            Last edited by dieselboy; 05-26-2006, 11:26 PM.

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            • dieselboy
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              • Dec 2002
              • 18040

              #7
              Re: My battery won't charge?

              I also checked amazon for some stuff. Found a few, but the cheapest places had the worst feedbacks.

              Any suggestions? I don't want to get some crap battery that doesn't last long at all. I guess I could buy it directly from Dell, and that will guarantee that I get a quality battery, but $120 is a lot more than paying $70.

              Especially considering I have to buy a 360 here in a few weeks...plus games...controllers...college student.

              What do you guys think?

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              • TheMatrix31
                RF
                • Jul 2002
                • 52930

                #8
                Re: My battery won't charge?

                Try looking at Ebay, man.

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                • mjb2124
                  Hall Of Fame
                  • Aug 2002
                  • 13649

                  #9
                  Re: My battery won't charge?

                  Buy it elsewhere. Dell and other manufacturers like that overprice on accessories.

                  Of course, if it's only $10 more at Dell than another reputable site, that $10 more might be worth the peace of mind.

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                  • dieselboy
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                    • Dec 2002
                    • 18040

                    #10
                    Re: My battery won't charge?

                    Originally posted by TheMatrix31
                    Try looking at Ebay, man.
                    Damn, eBay is where its at.

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