Monday, March 30, 2009

Use Nonsony Laptop Batteries

Laptops from Sony and other manufacturers eventually need new batteries.


Sony's well-known line of VAIO laptops is available in a wide variety of models and configurations that are powered by an equally widely-varying array of laptop batteries. The company recommends using only Sony replacement batteries in its laptop computers, but many manufacturers offer VAIO-compatible batteries that they claim are equally good. You can find non-Sony laptop batteries available on the Internet.


Instructions


1. Visit an online supplier of replacement batteries for Sony VAIO notebooks, such as laptopbattery.net or laptopbatterydepot.com.


2. Use the site tools to specify your laptop's model number or your original battery's part number. Most battery sites provide both a general search box as well as "drill down" menus that allow you to select your computer's manufacturer, the type of product and the model number.


3. Use the correct replacement battery to power your laptop.


Double-check the image and the specifications of the non-Sony battery recommended as a replacement to make sure that it looks like the original battery and provides the same voltage and power.


4. Follow the instructions in your laptop manual for replacing the battery. This usually involves shutting down the laptop, unplugging it, opening the battery compartment on the bottom or side of the computer, removing the old battery and plugging in the new one.

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