So, long story short the battery in my 700m won't charge and I would like to diagnose the problem, hopefully before exams are over! If anybody has a 700m or 710m and is willing to take a minute or two out of their day to let me see if it's the batteries fault, it would be very much appreciated.

4/30/2007 3:52:39 AM

I don't have one, but I'd be willing to bet your battery died ... they don't always warn you before dying. Don't buy from Dell, they're expensive.

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=dell+700m+battery

Alternately, did you check Dell's recall site to see if your battery is one of the recalled?

http://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/

4/30/2007 10:36:31 AM

did u have the standard 6 cell or upgraded 9 cell (the one that sticks out the back)? i have a 700m but am no longer in the Raleigh area so i cant help ya out. but i was curious to know which one u had. also a good idea would be to check dell's forums as well; they are usually a lot of help.

4/30/2007 11:27:20 AM

^^ I think it's more likely that the port where the charger plugs in has broken loose from the motherboard. If it's wobbly, it's most likely broken.

4/30/2007 11:30:00 AM