Laptop battery replacement: Genuine v Non Genuine ?

jonathan63 · 1st December 2016, 11:05

Mine is now completely dead and won't charge at all now.
Is it worth paying the extra for a genuine one or are they all the same?
Genuine. http://www.laptopsandspares.com/orig...60-battery-1-2
Non Genuine http://www.laptopsandspares.com/dell...o-3560-battery

Never had to replace one before.

J1MBO · 1st December 2016, 11:46

I'd always tend to replace with an original if possible as some of the aftermarket ones can be shall we say iffy.

How about these:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr...ttery&_sacat=0

If it was me I'd be buying this one just because of his feedback alone

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Origin...AAAOxyVVJR~ND1

Avulon · 1st December 2016, 12:20

Given the low price differential I'd say original. However I have had good results with aftermarket batteries in the past.

jonathan63 · 1st December 2016, 12:48

Cheers guys. I've ordered the Dell one from one of the links you posted.

Peter16 · 1st December 2016, 19:07

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Originally Posted by jonathan63

Mine is now completely dead and won't charge at all now.
Is it worth paying the extra for a genuine one or are they all the same?
Genuine. http://www.laptopsandspares.com/orig...60-battery-1-2
Non Genuine http://www.laptopsandspares.com/dell...o-3560-battery

Never had to replace one before.

I know you've already made your decision, but I thought i'd drop in my twopence worth on the subject.

Lithium batteries consist of two parts, the battery cells and the safety bits preventing the battery cells from becoming terrorist cells. You might lucky with aftermarket batteries, but the cheap ones may strip out the overcharge/discharge protection which makes it more likely they'll burn your house down.

Personally, I would advocate always buying original (lithium) batteries, and the same on lithium battery chargers for basically the same reason. This is one area it really, really doesn't pay to go down the cheap route.

1st December 2016, 11:05	#1
jonathan63 This is my second home CDTi Conniosseur SE HLNav Tourer and a Personal Line CDT Conniosseur SE Tourer..for the time being. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 340 Thanked 423 Times in 294 Posts	Laptop battery replacement: Genuine v Non Genuine ? Mine is now completely dead and won't charge at all now. Is it worth paying the extra for a genuine one or are they all the same? Genuine. http://www.laptopsandspares.com/orig...60-battery-1-2 Non Genuine http://www.laptopsandspares.com/dell...o-3560-battery Never had to replace one before.

1st December 2016, 12:20	#3
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Given the low price differential I'd say original. However I have had good results with aftermarket batteries in the past. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

1st December 2016, 11:46	#2
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,583 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	I'd always tend to replace with an original if possible as some of the aftermarket ones can be shall we say iffy. How about these:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr...ttery&_sacat=0 If it was me I'd be buying this one just because of his feedback alone http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Origin...AAAOxyVVJR~ND1

1st December 2016, 12:48	#4
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