I’ve got a Dell G3 3579 that’s in a dire need of a battery and a bottom panel replacement. I’ve thought of buying them off aliexpress, but I’m a bit skeptical of it… So ig my question is whether it’s OK to buy stuff like replacement laptop batteries off aliexpress.

E: I’ve checked, amazon does not ship to my country… I’m also technically asking if anyone knows any trusted good replacement battery manufacturers that I should look for…

  • fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.world
    7·
    11 months ago

    Brand new: Dell

    Used: eBay

    I wouldn’t expect an aliexpress battery to make it longer than a year. Buy a good condition used OEM part instead.

    • Presi300@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      32·
      11 months ago

      The thing is… the “OEM” Dell replacement batteries have a ridiculous price… they’re like 2 or 3 times more expensive than 3rd party ones for a refurbished one…

      • fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.worldEnglish
        6·
        11 months ago

        There’s a reason why they cost that much. If it costs 2x as much but lasts 5x as long then what’s the better value?

        I’ve never gotten a chinese knockoff battery that comes even close to the same endurance as an OEM battery. Even used ones will last longer on a charge and hold their capacity longer than knockoffs. Plus you don’t run the risk of the batteries expanding and causing a fire.