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11 years ago
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First, Happy new Year, Second, HELP!
I have had a Latitude E6510 Laptop since i Started college 5 and a half years ago. Now, Its battery and charger system has crapped out on me. I have been getting battery life warnings for a while, But, being relatively naive about the various computer makers, thought that if i kept it plugged in, the charger would keep it powered just fine.
Turns out i was wrong.
now, Either the charger won't read of the battery won't charge off the charger. either way, after about 45 minutes, I get a slab of plastic until i can find a power outlet, it likes so it can charge. However, it is $120 plus for a battery... not optimal, even with a fresh paycheck.
there fore three Questions.
1. is there a way to diagnose, on a Windows 7 dell laptop, if your lack of power is coming from the battery, or the charger?
2. at this point in the computer's life, is it better to Replace the battery, or Just purchase a new Laptop?
3. looking for a fairly solid high Performance laptop, ( 1TB HD 4GB+ Video 2.2Ghz+ processor ) which manufacturers do you recommend, and what price point should i be looking for?
p.s. Mac's need not apply
I have had a Latitude E6510 Laptop since i Started college 5 and a half years ago. Now, Its battery and charger system has crapped out on me. I have been getting battery life warnings for a while, But, being relatively naive about the various computer makers, thought that if i kept it plugged in, the charger would keep it powered just fine.
Turns out i was wrong.
now, Either the charger won't read of the battery won't charge off the charger. either way, after about 45 minutes, I get a slab of plastic until i can find a power outlet, it likes so it can charge. However, it is $120 plus for a battery... not optimal, even with a fresh paycheck.
there fore three Questions.
1. is there a way to diagnose, on a Windows 7 dell laptop, if your lack of power is coming from the battery, or the charger?
2. at this point in the computer's life, is it better to Replace the battery, or Just purchase a new Laptop?
3. looking for a fairly solid high Performance laptop, ( 1TB HD 4GB+ Video 2.2Ghz+ processor ) which manufacturers do you recommend, and what price point should i be looking for?
p.s. Mac's need not apply
It is most likely the battery. After a while they develop a "memory" which prevents it from holding much of a charge.
If the computer is adequate for your needs, replace the battery. $120 is a lot less than the $600 or so a new computer would cost.
Go to a computer store that handles many different brands and ask. Since they have no vested interest in selling one over another they will give you the best advice.
That being said, a 5 y/o laptop is a 5 y/o laptop... But, if you don't have the money to replace the battery, how can you afford a whole new laptop?
Good luck!