New laptop battery

[gazbutS3]

The battery on my Sony VAIO has croaked, the Sony ones are over 100quid, anybody any other suggestions, am I right to be wary of the cheap internet copies? are they gonna fry my laptop???

[Tfsi_Mike]

Do you actually go 'mobile' much with it Gaz?  I use all my notebooks in the house with no battery and off the mains.  

I opt for the upgrade cell when speccing / buying a laptop and just before warranty expires see if I can get a replacement (as advised by a tech assistance at laptop manufacturer!  ) as a spare.



Mike

[gazbutS3]

yes do go mobile, and want to use vagcom for more logging so do need a battery really

[Tfsi_Mike]

yes do go mobile, and want to use vagcom for more logging so do need a battery really

Got ya.  If it's a hi end notebook Id personally be weary of cheap cells.  Ive started using Nats Netbook for logging as the battery is loads better than my current Xps and her gash Dell

[gazbutS3]

yes do go mobile, and want to use vagcom for more logging so do need a battery really

Got ya.  If it's a hi end notebook Id personally be weary of cheap cells.  Ive started using Nats Netbook for logging as the battery is loads better than my current Xps and her gash Dell

theres a lewd comment in there but I'll leave it 

so you reckon its best to stump up for the genuine article

[Tfsi_Mike]

yes do go mobile, and want to use vagcom for more logging so do need a battery really

Got ya.  If it's a hi end notebook Id personally be weary of cheap cells.  Ive started using Nats Netbook for logging as the battery is loads better than my current Xps and her gash below standard Dell

theres a lewd comment in there but I'll leave it 

so you reckon its best to stump up for the genuine article

   I have a feeling Ifti may have a suggestion if aftermarket replacements are available a bit cheaper 

[gazbutS3]

yes do go mobile, and want to use vagcom for more logging so do need a battery really

Got ya.  If it's a hi end notebook Id personally be weary of cheap cells.  Ive started using Nats Netbook for logging as the battery is loads better than my current Xps and her gash below standard Dell

theres a lewd comment in there but I'll leave it 

so you reckon its best to stump up for the genuine article

   I have a feeling Ifti may have a suggestion if aftermarket replacements are available a bit cheaper 

cheers mate

[m4t_lee]

Have you tried exercising the battery? Run it right down till it turns itself off, then charge it fully then repeat? May have to repeat 5 or 6 times but I think there are only 2 or 3 batteries this hasn't worked on for me (done loads too)

[gazbutS3]

Have you tried exercising the battery? Run it right down till it turns itself off, then charge it fully then repeat? May have to repeat 5 or 6 times but I think there are only 2 or 3 batteries this hasn't worked on for me (done loads too)

it holds no charge at all pal

[wigit]

had same issue with my old sony gaz, won't even boot on battery 

[MAT ED30]

My vaio did the same thing and has to be plugged in to work

[gazbutS3]

did u try a new battery Matt, maybe its the charging system that goosed???

[Tfsi_Mike]

Bloody replacement chargers arent cheep, last one I got from Maplins was £70 - £80    Had changeable ends and changeable power levels (sure it was voltage but remember Amps were important) to work with different brand laptops though 

[MAT ED30]

the power cable also died after a few years but could do with a new battery for vag com duties but like you £100 for them is nuts

[bacillus]

An alternative would be to get a 12V inverter that you plug into the car lighter (if you has one) and just run the laptop off the inverter. A bit clumsy but it's cheaper than getting a £100 battery.

You'll have to remember to shut down windows before turning off the ignition as both sleep and hibernation functions need a power source.