How to Order a Replacement Battery Online for a Dell Laptop Computer
Laptops are great for mobile productivity until the battery dies. Whether you're a business traveler planning on prepping your important presentation on your five-hour plane ride, finding yourself with a battery that dies after five minutes is an inconvenience, to say the least. Batteries don't last forever. Dell states that for the typical user, a battery will last between 18 and 24 months. When the run time of your computer stops meeting your needs, it's time to shop for a new battery.
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Instructions
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Turn your laptop over and look on the bottom for your Dell Service Tag. There should be a white label with a bar code, and a five-to-seven digit alphanumeric code. Write this down.
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Go to the Dell website. You can go directly to the Dell Battery Selector part of the site by using the link in the "Resources" section at the end of this article.
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Enter your service tag in the appropriate space on the Battery Selector page. If you are not able to find your service tag number, you can simply search by system type and model number.
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Choose the battery from the list of batteries and accessories for your model. In some cases there will be just one standard battery; in others there may be a choice of standard or extended life.
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Click "Add to Cart" and then "View Cart" in the pop-up box that comes up. Go to the checkout and complete your transaction.
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Tips & Warnings
If you want to try to find a less expensive battery, there are many sites, such as BattDepot.com, that sell third-party batteries. Just check the site's return policy and warranty information.
