[Rejusu]

I'm really loving my Mini 10v but since I got it through the outlet I didn't get the option to upgrade to a 6 cell. While it hasn't been too much of a problem so far as I've managed to stay near enough to an outlet (or not used it for extended periods while I'm away from one). However I'm going travelling to Japan in two months so I'd appreciate a little more juice for when I can't keep it charged. Plus I'll be starting back at University not too long after that so it'd help for long days of lectures.

Haven't managed to find any 6 cells from reputable retailers in the UK though. Any I do find are close to £100 and are a bit too pricey to justify (I only spent £174 on the actual netbook).

[Montala]

You can buy one off eBay for about £30 from a seller with good feedback.

The only downside is that it ships from China, so although it is free shipping, you certainly wouldn't receive it that quickly!

[r6mile]

The one from China is, I'm pretty sure, a 3-cell battery. There is a seller on eBay, a shop from the UK, that sells new 6-cell batteries for the Mini 10 for about £65 inc shipping. These are easily fitted on a Mini 10v, well documented on this forum. It's quite a reasonable price considering that Dell charges +£40 to get the 6-cell instead of the 3-cell when you buy it new. Also, in the States it sells in walmart for $69+tax, which isn't THAT much cheaper (considering how much more expensive everything is over here).

[Montala]

Yes, sorry... I didn't read the description closely enough... I reckon it is only a three cell one, as you say, which is a shame.

They do sometimes come up in the "For Sale" section on here also though.

[Ross MacLochness]

I've just bought a 6 cell battery from this guy in Toronto:

New Dell Mini 10,10v Battery Inspiron 312-0935 6 cell on eBay (end time 30-Apr-10 18:52:25 BST)

I had to go 'off piste' and contact him directly, but even with $9 postage (to the UK) it only came to about £65 and seems to be a brand new Dell item. Delivery took about a week.

[rorlin]

Thanks to R6mile I found a Dell 6-cell battery at Walmart for only $61.88
With tax and delivery it came to $65.94, a great, great deal considering Amazon and Dell sell them for $129.

[Dub77]

Originally Posted by Ross MacLochness

I've just bought a 6 cell battery from this guy in Toronto:

New Dell Mini 10,10v Battery Inspiron 312-0935 6 cell on eBay (end time 30-Apr-10 18:52:25 BST)

I had to go 'off piste' and contact him directly, but even with $9 postage (to the UK) it only came to about £65 and seems to be a brand new Dell item. Delivery took about a week.

Did you get charged any import tax etc??

[Cleanfoam]

You could always try here

MCS Technology Ltd > NEW Dell Original 6 Cell Battery. For Models: Inspiron Mini 10v (1011)

£39 with VAT and p&p on top. I've used them before for a few things and they've always been reliable.

[Dub77]

Originally Posted by Cleanfoam

You could always try here

MCS Technology Ltd > NEW Dell Original 6 Cell Battery. For Models: Inspiron Mini 10v (1011)

£39 with VAT and p&p on top. I've used them before for a few things and they've always been reliable.

Ordered from there.... thanks very much

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and should be here tomorrow (15 April). Not bad at all...

EDIT: turned up this morning, all Dell Branded all fits perfect not modification req, well happy for the price.

[peacenotwar]

Have just got 6 cell original Dell battery off this guy Mark (M.C.S technology Ltd) in the UK

http://www.mcscom.co.uk/product.php?xProd=11465

for £55 all in - ordered on Friday morning arrived today, Monday morning.
Excellent tracking provided from the moment it leaves M.C.S and arrived at the beginning of the hour slot they gave me.
Battery appears to be original and fits like a dream no wobbling! Charging now but appears to be working just fine so far
Excellent service from M.C.S.
This is the one if your looking for 6 cell battery for you mini 1011/10v well chuffed They do sell Mini 10 ones too I think

Thankyou very much to Cleanfoam and Dub77 for the heads up xx