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December 18th, 2017 17:00

Thoughts on generic batteries and charging cords?

My Dell Inspiron 1750 needs a new battery and charging cord. Prices thru Dell are outrageous. I found reasonable options on Amazon that claim they are compatible. Is there anything I should be aware of when buying non-Dell batteries/cords? Thx!

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December 19th, 2017 03:00

Batteries are a mixed lot - some work fine, others are junk.

Non-Dell AC adapters will run the system but will not charge the battery (whether OEM or third party batteries -- the Dell adapter is required if you want to charge the battery).

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