Q Will Dell laptops accept non-Dell batteries?
A Dell has a
rigorous qualification process by which all Dell batteries are validated
to ensure proper function, performance and safety. Some non-Dell
batteries are available in the market with claims of compatibility with
Dell systems. Dell cannot verify these claims, nor the safety of using
them in a Dell system. Dell strongly encourages our customers to use
only DELL Latitude D630 battery advertised
as appropriate for their laptop model. Only Dell laptop batteries come
with a 1-year warranty, are engineered for optimal safety and
performance for Dell systems, and are supported by Dell technical
support for the length of the warranty period.
Q What is a modular bay battery?
A In some laptop systems Dell offers a DELL Latitude D620 battery
that can be used in the optical drive media bay (DVD/CD drive bay).
This enables the use of two batteries, potentially extending the
available run time.
Q If I install a modular bay
battery, are my primary and modular bay batteries working at the same
time to power my laptop computer?
A No, the modular bay battery is used first, then the system automatically switches to the primary DELL Latitude D610 battery
. This is a deliberate design to allow the most amount of run time to
remain in the primary battery in case the modular bay battery is removed
and replaced with an optical drive.
Q For what use is the strip of LED lights on my DELL Inspiron B130 battery
?
A
Most Dell batteries have an LED indicator that allows users to see how
much run time and how much overall battery life are available at the
touch of a button.
To check battery charge, press the button and
the number of lights that appear will tell you charge status. If all
lights appear, you have a fully charged battery. Each light that appears
accounts for approximately 20% charge.
To check the battery health, press and hold the status button on the Dell Latitude D600 Battery
charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. If no lights appear, the battery is
in good condition and approximately more than 80 percent of its
original charge capacity remains. Each light represents incremental
degradation. If five lights appear, approximately less than 60 percent
of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the
battery.
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