the battery gets hot fast, is that a problem? i have dell insipiron 1400
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This is a extended life battery. It hasn't appeared to get hot with me. Getting hot is one of the items that are listed for return or replacement. Anker will replace the battery. If it continues to get hot, after a replacement is installed, then something could possibly be going bad in the power adaptor or laptop. Unfortunately, the only way to verify if battery is working, is it will tell you in windows that the battery is charging at so much percentage. Anker can be contacted directly for troubleshooting issues. Anker is good people. I used them and they were excellent! I would get a replacement first and see if that clears up the issue. If it is the battery, this problem should go away. It is not unusual for batteries to get warm, but It should never be hot to the touch. Directions that came with your first battery, should mention about battery getting to warm. Hope this helps. Feel free to write again. Have a Blessed day.
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I don't know about the battery itself getting hot. I typically use my computer on my lap so I put the laptop on a cooking pad.
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If "hot" means you touch it and go "Ow! That's going to burn me," then yes, it's a problem. If it's warmer than your old battery that might have had little or no life to it, then the Anker might be OK or it might be overheating. Bottom line... Don't risk fire or damage to the computer (however, it might seriously be time to invest in a newer laptop or some other device). Return the battery and try another and see if you get the same results.
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I have not had that issue. I assure when the computer is plugged in that it is on a surface that allows good ventilation.
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I let my laptop run on battery and when it gets too low plug it back in. I have had this battery for about 6 months and have had no problems. My last battery gave out because I kept it plugged in all the time.
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Yep, mine has been overheating also. I thought it was the keyboard cover that came with it, but after throwing that away, my computer has still been seizing up so I just took the cover off today and hope I'll have no more problems.
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I have had no problem HOWEVER, it depends on the specific laptop also. I have had no problems at all up to 1-2 hours of use with my dell. My daughter, however, has an HP which it seems has a overheating problem anyway and she needed a base with a USB supported dual fan system.
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I have had my XPS 8700 for a few months and it doesn't run hot at all. It does get used a lot with a teenage by and three younger siblings.
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It should not overheat that much. If you are watching ripped videos direct from the SSD, the battery should last you I'm guessing 5-6 hours... maybe a bit less... Apple rates the battery at 8 hours, but I've never run my to being completely depleted nor was I timing it. I've had it last over 4 and I'm pretty sure over 5 hours while suspending and starting (shutting and reopening) for brief periods while running multiple apps, Outlook, Excel, Word, Chrome with 15+ tabs open, and probably at least another 10+ utility type apps (1Password, Forklift, Evernote, Messages, Lync, and some system bar apps). Of course keeping the background apps to a minimum while watching videos would probably help some too, but it should last longer than your Toshiba by far...
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Hi Mary, I'm on my computer now. Most likely since you have a 3500, your battery has a bad cell.
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I had a Dell Inspirion, this battery fit and operated fine without any issues. How old is your computer?
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The battery gets about 3 hours of heavy use, but that varies on screen brightness and if you use the LEDs. As for the heat with very long usage and bottom vents covered it gets hot enough you don't want it on your lap. However I bought a cooler master laptop fan and it sovled the problem
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I can't speak to what is normal, but we have the same laptop and have had two of these batteries and never had the problem you are describing.
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We have a dell inspiron, but it is a 1545. When we first got the battery, things went great but now it won't charge or show that it is charging. Don't know if it is the PC or the battery, so we are back to leaving it plug in all the time again.
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This is not a question. You overheated it. Use a lower power for a little longer and you will reduce the likelihood of overheating.
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No it is not. It is built inside the housing sealed. However, on average, it lasts more than 8 hours. Like any battery, even of Lithium-ion, which unlike Nickel-Cadmium that have memory effect, I advise wherever possible only charge it when it is near to get empty because the life of any one is measured by the amount of charges. And the best of all Toshibas notebooks, it does not get hot at all.
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To be honest I haven't let it go to that point. It seems to run alittle warm. But to be fair this is my first MAC. So I don't know what to expect. I am learning as I go. A friend help me find the battery so I went with his opinion
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I have an HPG60-121WM. what I can tell you is that this battery is not a 'perfect' fit, but you can shave off the excess plastic and it works. I must tell you tho, that the battery gets very hot and causes the laptop to shut down. Frustrating. The work around solutions for me has been to place the laptop on wire rack/stand so that there is a constant air flow around the battery, otherwise it just get very, very hot and shuts off.
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The battery life has been pretty great for me. I've played Star Craft 2, a very resource-intensive game, for a few hours before plugging in. You might eventually consider a laptop cooling pad, as the small case can sometimes lead to overheating.
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Hi this battery is in effective. At full charge...the battery dumps the charge and computer shuts down immediately. I am not happy at all with this battery.