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New Smart Laptop w/ Fuel Gauge for Chicony MP989 - MP989 Laptop Battery

“”When your Chicony Li-Ion laptop battery stops working reliably, it is time for a new battery. There are plenty of ways to get a replacement, but buying one from Chicony can cost an arm and a leg, so getting one from an external vendor makes more sense. When people ask me where to go for a Smart Laptop w/ Fuel Gauge for Chicony MP989 - MP989 Replacement Notebook Battery, there are two things I tell them: Batteries.com or Craigslist. Batteries.com has Chicony MP989 batteries for only $161.26 - much more affordable then buying directly from Chicony. When you search for Chicony MP989 batteries on Craigslist, make sure you are getting an OEM battery - this way you can be sure not to void your warrantee. In general, you can expect to pay less on Craigslist for a laptop battery, but be sure that the new battery is compatible with your laptop, and you can’t be sure of the quality of the replacement battery.

All in all, getting a laptop battery shouldn’t be a big hassle, and it shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. Unfortunately Chicony had decided to be greedy . You can shop confidently at Batteries.com - they have most products in stock, and ship quickly (about a week has been my experience).

Buy your battery at Batteries.com, it even comes with a 2 Year Free Replacement warrantee! Or try to find a deal on Craigslist (prices can be even lower, but watch out for the shipping charges, and phishing scams).

Discover a wide range of replacement batteries for Chicony laptops. Why settle for a weak charge, get a new battery and work anywhere!

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Battery Trivia: The Baghdad Battery is believed to be the earliest recorded battery, at about 2000 years old. The object was found just outside of Baghdad and is composed of a clay jar with a stopper made of asphalt. Sticking through the asphalt is an iron rod surrounded by a copper cylinder. When filled with vinegar - or any other electrolytic solution - the jar produces about 1.1 volts.http://www.unmuseum.org/bbattery.htm
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Smart Laptop w/ Fuel Gauge for Chicony MP978 - MP978 Notebook Battery

Replacement Smart Laptop w/ Fuel Gauge for Chicony MP978 - MP978 laptop batteries are expensive, right? Wrong! If you really want to find a great bargain on a replacement battery for your Chicony MP978 laptop, you should consider these three options:

1. Buy from Chicony
This can be a good option, if you can afford to pay their ridiculous prices. With most replacement parts, the manufacturers price on a new battery for your Smart Laptop w/ Fuel Gauge for Chicony MP978 - MP978 laptop will be much higher than options 2 or 3.

2. Get your battery from a wholesale outlet
Getting a battery for a Chicony MP978 from a wholesaler can be an intimidating task, you have to deal with price shopping, looking at shipping costs that can vary widely, or the chance that the battery does not match your model. This is where pictures and a huge product database (plus a solid inventory) really help. If you are thinking of going the third party route for a new Chicony MP978 battery, I recommend: Batteries.com. All around, Batteries.com has way better pricing when you take into account the costs of shipping your battery, and the fact that their customer service department seemed more helpful. It even includes a 2 Year Free Replacement warrantee!! All in all, the price for a Smart Laptop w/ Fuel Gauge for Chicony MP978 - MP978 was $161.26, compared to $164.55 from Chicony that’s a savings of 2%.

3. Get your battery on Craigslist
Getting a good price on a replacement battery on Craigslist can be an attractive option, though it can be elusive. If you do shop for a new Chicony laptop battery using Craigslist, remember to remember to ask the seller questions. Ask about non-working batteries and what your options are if this happens. It is recommended that you buy the same type of battery - one built specifically for your model of Chicony laptop.

Finally, with whatever option you pick, get confirmation of return and exchange policies before you buy (who knows, you might have made a mistake while ordering, or the battery could be damaged during shipping).

new Chicony notebook batteries are easy to find at LaptopBatteryDepot.

MP978 requires some drivers that are hard to find, but if you have DriverCure then your problem is solved.

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Battery Trivia: A battery is essentially a can full of chemicals that produce electrons. Chemical reactions able to produce electrons are called Electro-chemical reactions.
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