Battery going out in Inspiron 15 (laptop, 15', how to, batteries)

[ndcairngorm]

I have decided to try and make my Dell Inspiron 15, which is about 5 years old, last awhile longer rather than getting another one. The battery is starting to last shorter so I know it's on the way out.

I see where some Inspiron 15's are easy to change out the batteries (though I've never done it and actually never done anything to a laptop) so I'm wondering how to tell if my laptop is one that would be an easy change. It's a JTXYD82 Inspiron 15 if that helps anyone who knows about these things. I've seen them pretty cheaply on the internet and it seems about 1/3 of the price to do it myself vs. taking it in to have it done by someone. Thanks for any opinions.

[Peregrine]

Someone has done it and it's on YouTube, I promise you.

[ndcairngorm]

Good thought! I'll have a look (I never think of that until someone reminds me)

[TurcoLoco]

Based on the ST and its manual (page 10), it has an external battery (back bottom) so it would be a snap to replace it.
No assembly of any kind is needed!

[westminster88]

Laptop battery exchanges are really easy, and YT has lots of videos.

I just replaced mine on my Lenovo and it's like new again.

[JonahWicky]

It will take far longer to shut down and restart than it will to swap out the battery.

[Serious Conversation]

Most batteries are either quick pop/slide in and out with no other retention. You might have to unscrew or unmount a cover to get to it. Otherwise, Google the make/model # of the laptop and replacement battery. You'll find replacement parts easily.

[thetiredone]

Your lucky to have an HP, because some computer can't be repaired like MS Surface.

[RMESMH]

Originally Posted by thetiredone

Your lucky to have an HP, because some computer can't be repaired like MS Surface.

Inspiron = Dell, not HP..

[ndcairngorm]

OK = I'm getting psyched up to do it. Dell's are about $100 or so. Is there a place that would have a completely Dell-like battery that costs less?