Dell has an awesome utility that allows you to quickly check battery status (Condition). When processing/refurbished laptops, batteries will be assigned to laptops based on the laptops stated condition.
Battery Condition: Laptop Refurbished - Excellent
Laptops within this category sell at a higher price and accordingly, will always get the best batteries. Laptops within this category will have batteries Good - Excellent, with battery working at 80% or higher of rated capacity.
Battery Condition: Laptop Refurbished - Good
Laptops within this category category will have batteries rated Good, with battery working at 70% or higher of rated capacity.
Battery Condition: Laptop Refurbished - Fair (Acceptable)
Laptops within this category category will have batteries rated Moderate to Good, with battery working at 60% or higher of rated capacity.
Please Note:
These are the battery minimum requirements for each of the stated laptop conditions. It sometimes happens that we only have one or two laptops of a particular make and model that are in fair to good condition and the battery is excellent.
How long a battery will last on a single charge depends not just on battery condition but more importantly what you are doing with the laptop. A battery that may last 4hrs while typing a letter my only last 2hrs when watching a movie.
Battery health indicates the amount of charge that is available to a system. In general, a battery’s health decreases over time at a rate that depends on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used.
| CODE | DESCRIPTION |
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Excellent — Battery is operating at maximum capacity. |
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Good — Battery can charge normally; however, you may notice reduced operating time because long-term battery life is decreasing. |
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Fair — Battery can charge normally; however, it is near the end of its usable life. It is recommended that you purchase a new battery soon. |
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Poor — Battery no longer provides sufficient power. It is recommended that you replace this battery. |
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Battery no longer operates, or battery status cannot be determined. It is recommended that you replace the battery. |