Laptop Battery Replacement Question

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mark090852
mark090852 Posts: 996
edited June 2012 in The Clubhouse
I'm going to need a new battery soon for my Dell Studio 1749. I don't frequently use my laptop without it being plugged in but I do need that ability occasionally. I'm wondering if the batteries available directly from Dell are worth the price or are aftermarket brands just as good? Also, if aftermarket batteries are a good option, can anybody recommend an online site that I should check out? Thanks
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  • apc
    apc Posts: 779
    edited June 2012
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    Amazon had a better price on a genuine Dell battery when I needed one recently. Might price shop them while you're at it.
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  • jmwest1970
    jmwest1970 Posts: 846
    edited June 2012
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    apc wrote: »
    Amazon had a better price on a genuine Dell battery when I needed one recently. Might price shop them while you're at it.

    That's where I picked up a replacement for my wife's laptop. Another tip is to charge the battery once a month and when you use the laptop plugged in remove the battery. I've done this with my Sony for 5 years and it works perfectly to this day.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited June 2012
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    Some cheap batts. are reportedly responsible for causing fires, for that reason, I'd suggest getting OE batteries at the lowest price you can find. Safe is better'n cheap in my book, any day.:wink:
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  • BeefJerky
    BeefJerky Posts: 1,319
    edited June 2012
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    I would stick with genuine Dell batteries as well. As another poster mentioned, check Amazon and other reputable dealers as they may be better priced than direct from Dell. However, stay away from eBay or other unknown dealers as they may claim to be genuine Dell batteries, but are actually fakes.
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  • mark090852
    mark090852 Posts: 996
    edited June 2012
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    Thanks for the info, everybody. I will definitely stay with a Dell battery.
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