[Metallica]

Hi all,

I have a Compaq NX7400 here that is extremely slow at times.
The battery is practically dead. Highest I have seen it is at 5%
Question is. Can the bad performance be caused by the fact that the battery is a goner, even when it is on normal power supply?

In other words, do I replace the battery and everything should be fine, or is there reason to have a closer look?

Thanks as always,

Pieter

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the battery could be loading down the power supply.

here's one test:
can you completely remove or disconnect the battery? if so, try running without it. if it's still slow, then it wasn't the battery.

[bdlt]

the battery could be loading down the power supply.

here's one test:
can you completely remove or disconnect the battery? if so, try running without it. if it's still slow, then it wasn't the battery.

[Metallica]

I'll give it a go.

Thanks.

Found replacement battery for € 90
I think that's reasonable, right?

[The Admiral]

I think that's reasonable. Most of Dell's batteries run between $200 and $300 USD.