Ok, time to close this thread.
Ok, time to close this thread.
Yeah - there are about six pins. It would also be difficult to test the battery interface, because it's right inside the laptop - although I guess I could try opening it up.
Well Lamsey, allow me to suggest the miracle that is GoogleOriginally posted by Lamsey@8 December 2003 - 02:32
In response to the idea about trying the batteries out at the shop: would be ideal, but I don't know of anywhere that sells these batteries ove rthe counter - it seems to be a specific type I need which I can only get by mail order.
The code on the battery is BTP-43D1.
This is a known fact - Type in any unique ID code and you're likely to find it (unless two seperate items have exactly the same code ). The reason for this is that there are 101 different ID coding formats all over the place so the numbers of unique codes are endless
i.e. Type in "BTP-43D1" and you're likely to get solely information on that part. Maybe even where to get it
I'm at college right now so I'm not sure whether it will or not, but it's worth a try
i think the £350 for that crap is becuz of licensed windows if not then i get 10 time better pc with it.
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Just so you're aware, there's also a BTP-48D1 available which is NiMh rather than Li-ion. It's obviously a lot heavier, but it's also a lot cheaper.
.Political correctness is based on the principle that it's possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.
Wow... I never thought of that.Originally posted by Illuminati@8 December 2003 - 11:44
Well Lamsey, allow me to suggest the miracle that is Google
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@Lynx: I saw that one, but wouldn't it have a much shorter life because it uses NiMh?
@bawa: If you can find me a working laptop with better specs for less than £400 then I'll be very impressed. I'd also like to see a PC that is ten times better than this one.
I'd just like to stick up for some Ebay electronics traders, my brother is one and is extremley good and fair at what he does, he is a power seller
It's sad that you got screwed Lamsey, wherever there is a system, there is someone who will attempt to abuse it, or screw people over through it
Wow... I never thought of that.Originally posted by Lamsey+8 December 2003 - 19:55--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Lamsey @ 8 December 2003 - 19:55)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Illuminati@8 December 2003 - 11:44
Well Lamsey, allow me to suggest the miracle that is Google
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Well you can't have looked far, because there's plenty of retailers when you search for the battery's code
Google Search for "BTP-43D1"
Oops - Saw that you were looking for a retailer rather than mail order :"> But it was still a valid point
Cheapest I've found it is £116.33 (£99 + VAT) here.
BTP-43D1 - 4000mAh.
BTP-48D1 - 4500mAh.
I'm pretty sure they have to make them approximately the same rating because of the charger characteristics.
Doesn't help in finding out whether it's the battery unfortunately.
You could try calling Acer on 0870 9002237 to find a local reseller. Then call in and explain the problem, they may have a used one in stock to try to diagnose the problem. If it's the battery, you can always look horrified when you find out the price (and you probably will be when you find out the reseller price).
Or try Comcal (Scotland) Ltd on 0141 332 5147 or Home Page
.Political correctness is based on the principle that it's possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.
@Lamsey
u live in UK mybe there 2nd hand computer r expensive but here in UAE u get a pIII 1.0for 80$ with good Hardware Spec.
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