Tips for increasing the life of your Dell laptop battery.

Dell has long been synonymous with personal computers, not only in the United States of America, but all around the world. One of the unique features of Dell is that it allows customers to assemble their own computer systems, be it desktops or laptops. Buyers can customize and choose exactly what they want in their laptop and pay for only that. Dell laptops are also cheaper than others and are available in all price ranges Dell laptops come with the option of a large selection of upgrades which the customer can get at anytime.

However for most consumers, when buying laptops, the one concern that is foremost is the battery life. According to Dell, the battery in their laptops shows a noticeable reduction in the run time only after 18-24 months of use. Even then, this will depend on overall usage, processors used, memory, applications run etc. Like all laptop batteries, the Dell laptop batteries are also charged when the AC adaptor is plugged in. However Dell also has an external battery charger which is generally used by large institutions. This charger has 16 charge bays and can charge batteries for several different laptop systems. Another unique feature in Dell laptops is the Modular Bay battery, which is used in the DVD/CD drive bay. This allows the use of two batteries, first the modular battery and then the primary battery. This potentially extends the run time of the laptop when the AC adaptor is not plugged in. Dell laptop batteries also come equipped with an LED indicator and a button which allows the user to check the battery charge. A press of the button lights up the LED indicator which tells you how much charge still remains so that you can replace the battery or plug it in a power source at the earliest.

Dell recommends that to make your Dell laptop battery last longer it is best to set the laptop to power saving mode, switch off applications not used such as the Bluetooth, reduce screen brightness, avoid letting the computer get too hot or too cold etc. However all batteries suffer from wear and ear over time and with constant use over the years the battery will stop giving you an adequate run time. In such a situation, it is best to replace the battery with a new Dell laptop battery.

This is of primary importance because a lot of dealers will try sell you Dell compatible batteries, which will not function as well as original Dell laptop batteries. Dell laptop batteries have been specifically engineered for safe and best use with Dell systems. Also by getting an original Dell laptop battery replacement you are entitled to extended technical support through Dell since the battery will have warranty.

Finally, Dell laptop batteries are specific to different Dell laptops. When buying a Dell laptop battery, do your research, look up the Dell website, talk to Dell technical support representatives and buy the correct battery for your system.

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