3rd party dell battery.

[PcNooob]

I want to replace my Latitude E7470 battery with 3rd party one, but I keep reading that DELL laptops are not compatible with any kind of battery except their OEM batteries, how much truth in this claim ??

 

[lexluthermiester]

I want to replace my Latitude E7470 battery with 3rd party one, but I keep reading that DELL laptops are not compatible with any kind of battery except their OEM batteries, how much truth in this claim ??

The E7470 will take any battery that is properly built. There are no digital lockouts involved. However, make sure the battery you're buying is a quality item. It's best to buy a Dell brand battery.

BTW, welcome to TPU.

 

[PcNooob]

The E7470 will take any battery that is properly built. There are no digital lockouts involved. However, make sure the battery you're buying is a quality item. It's best to buy a Dell brand battery.

BTW, welcome to TPU.

Thanks @lexluthermiester, please any guide to distinguish between quality ones and non ? by Dell brand battery you mean OEM ?

 

[lexluthermiester]

Thanks @lexluthermiester, please any guide to distinguish between quality ones and non ? by Dell brand battery you mean OEM ?

The only real way is to look at feedback from other users. If the battery is getting any bad feedback look carefully at what that feedback says. If any of it states that battery doesn't last very long or lasts a fraction of what it's supposed to, pass it by and keep looking. Where you at in the world? Because if you're stateside or in the EU finding good batteries is an easier task. Amazon and Ebay can be excellent for reading feedback.

 

[PcNooob]

The only real way is to look at feedback from other users. If the battery is getting any bad feedback look carefully at what that feedback says. If any of it states that battery doesn't last very long or lasts a fraction of what it's supposed to, pass it by and keep looking. Where you at in the world? Because if you're stateside or in the EU finding good batteries is an easier task. Amazon and Ebay can be excellent for reading feedback.

well unfortunately I am from north africa, OEM batteries are expensive here so I guess giving a chance to products from Amazon and Ebay are my only way, thanks for help @lexluthermiester

 

[lexluthermiester]

well unfortunately I am from north africa, OEM batteries are expensive here so I guess giving a chance to products from Amazon and Ebay are my only way, thanks for help @lexluthermiester

Fair enough. I feel for you. You live in a tough place for electronics parts shopping.