Around the same time that I started using my new battery, my Insperion 1545 started having problems waking up from the sleep mode. Has anyone else had an issue like this? I was wondering if it could be related to this battery. I am now trying it without the battery installed to see if it is still a problem. Around the same time that I started using my new battery, my Insperion 1545 started having problems waking up from the sleep mode. Has anyone else had an issue like this? I was wondering if it... » Read More Around the same time that I started using my new battery, my Insperion 1545 started having problems waking up from the sleep mode. Has anyone else had an issue like this? I was wondering if it could be related to this battery. I am now trying it without the battery installed to see if it is still a problem. « Show Less
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as someone who works on computers what I can say that I doubt that your battery is the cause a problem.I have had no problems at all with my computer since I got the new battery.
1357774
I have not had any problems with my battery; it has worked great. Sorry you're having trouble.
958630
Well I've been using my laptop a lot more now that I have a battery that works, and I haven't had any issues at all...And I've had my Dell for years... Could be just an ill-timed hardware malfunction, maybe...
1357775
The battery I purchased and installed did not have the same problem. Try re-setting your computer "sleep mode" options and see if that works.
168436
I have some issues with it. Sometimes it appears to go into Hibernate mode rather than sleep mode. Probably happens about 30% of the time. I do have a Shieldz screen protector on the unit and believe that may be contributing to the issue.
1396874
Hello. I have the inspiron n5010 aka 15r. It works great. There is one issue. Occasionally I will get a plugged in but not charging. All I have to do its remove the plug and put it back in. Then it works, issue 2 is sometimes my battery monitor application will tell me that it was unable to get battery name or information. That is rare but I just have to unplug the charger and put it back in. One thing to look for. This battery isn't how the pictures list it. It sticks out the bottom not the back, I personally like it because it helps with air flow
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I have the same problem and if you go to http://www.everythingq.com/ and sign on to the forum you'll see othe rpeople complain about the same thing.I am however thinking of investing in the ultra battery.Seems like a good investment.
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I bought the replacement almost two years ago and just noticed it had expanded to a dangerous point. I actually haven't used this laptop much in the past month or two, so it could have happened then. I've removed it and am operating on pug only. It always stuck out ever so slightly, but that's what I get for going non-Apple. It required a little extra pressure getting it in. Good to check your warranty and watch out for expanding battery packs. Other than that, worked fine. Never got as much life out of it as I wanted. Life went down to 45 minutes per charge this year from 3 hours, but I also run multiple programs simultaneously. I bought the replacement almost two years ago and just noticed it had expanded to a dangerous point. I actually haven't used this laptop much in the past month or two, so it could have happened then. I've removed it and am operating on pug only. It always stuck out ever so slightly, but that's what I get for going non-Apple. It required a little extra pressure getting it in. Good to check your warranty and watch out for expanding battery packs. Other than that, worked fine. Never got as much life out of it as I wanted. Life went down to 45 minutes per charge this year from 3 hours, but I... » Read More I bought the replacement almost two years ago and just noticed it had expanded to a dangerous point. I actually haven't used this laptop much in the past month or two, so it could have happened then. I've removed it and am operating on pug only. It always stuck out ever so slightly, but that's what I get for going non-Apple. It required a little extra pressure getting it in. Good to check your warranty and watch out for expanding battery packs. Other than that, worked fine. Never got as much life out of it as I wanted. Life went down to 45 minutes per charge this year from 3 hours, but I also run multiple programs simultaneously. « Show Less
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I purchased mine last week & have had no issues with smell or auto wake/sleep. From other reviews I've read, it seems like people posting those issues have been sent replacements and edited their feedback.
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I have not experienced this problem. Are you sure the battery is fully charged before using? Perhaps you have a defective batter and should ask for a replacement.
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"and Have EXTRA patience when first turning them on outta the BOX, it takes several resets and trys, took about 20 minutes ! IT WILL COME ON..."What are you talking about?!?! Maybe you had issues, but I never did at all, I took it out and charged the battery like you are supposed to, and then it worked perfectly afterwards and has ever since (just over a year now). I never heard of anyone else having this initial start-up issue, I was a regular on the Archos Fans forums and never saw multiple discussions on this (meaning it was *not* a big problem that lots of people were having). Don't try and tell people that *everyone* will have this issue happen to them, that is so not cool... "and Have EXTRA patience when first turning them on outta the BOX, it takes several resets and trys, took about 20 minutes ! IT WILL COME ON..."What are you talking about?!?! Maybe you had issues, but I never did at all, I took it out and charged the battery like you are supposed to, and then it worked perfectly afterwards and has ever since (just over a year now). I never heard of anyone else having this initial start-up issue, I was a regular on the Archos Fans forums and never saw multiple discussions on this (meaning it was *not* a big problem that lots of people... » Read More "and Have EXTRA patience when first turning them on outta the BOX, it takes several resets and trys, took about 20 minutes ! IT WILL COME ON..."What are you talking about?!?! Maybe you had issues, but I never did at all, I took it out and charged the battery like you are supposed to, and then it worked perfectly afterwards and has ever since (just over a year now). I never heard of anyone else having this initial start-up issue, I was a regular on the Archos Fans forums and never saw multiple discussions on this (meaning it was *not* a big problem that lots of people were having). Don't try and tell people that *everyone* will have this issue happen to them, that is so not cool... « Show Less
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I am having the same problem, even brought a new battery and it still does not come on. Warranty is up, so what can I do.
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It's a problem with the machine. It would do that whenever mine went to sleep and started up again. I tried everything, and talked to everyone with no success. I returned it. I got the V5-552PG-x809 when it went down to $669 and it is incredible. Everything works as it should.
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No, that's not normal at all, it sounds like you have a really bad battery. If you are using the rechargeable lithium ion batteries that comes with it, then you probably have one that has gone bad, I would stop using it immediately, and certainly don't try to recharge it.
955555
Did you do the recommended complete drain and fully recharge method they recommended. If you have the same macbook pro I have it has been a power hog from the start. I just bought a new battery, it last only about an hour and a half, that is with all the power saving options turned on. Also the display turned down. My battery never lasted very long even when new.
500210
Yes, it has happened to me as well. It depends on what I am doing. Sometimes if I try and charge while playing certain games the battery still has the warning it is getting low. and then there are the times that it charges. I guess it depends on how much battery use is required for each app that is in use. I found it useful to shut it down and charge while not in use. It seems to charge a lot faster that way.
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I believe this mouse goes into sleep mode after a while, and it also hads an on/off switch which allows you to save battery life. When I go to use the mouse first thing in the day, it does not respond, however, all I have to do is left click and the mouse "wakes up". You could possibly have a bad USB port. If tapping the mouse doesn't wake it up, I would try using a different USB port. If that makes no difference, you could have a defective product. I hope this helps a bit.
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We're also having battery issues. My wife might leave the 205 on the charger overnight, and when she goes out in the morning, it beeps once to turn on, then turns off, completely dead. Many days, it's fine with no problems, but sometimes it just dies, no charge, no explanation. It takes some unplugging, resetting, and recharging to get it working again. Wonder how long it'll last? We bought it in fall 2008, so it's about 14 months old now.
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Yea, I noticed the same thing. I got a unit in September and a month later in October I had to replace the battery. I thought that perhaps the original unit sat on the shelf for a while and that the battery was bad. Unfortunately the weather turned for the worse since October so I have not used it since and I do not know how this next battery is going to hold up.
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Yes, I'm noticing that it happens after it comes back from hibernation for me. Screen opens bright for a second, then goes dim. I suspect something with the power-saving options compromising the screen performance. Still haven't figured it out :(