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   Dell Inc. said Chief Executive Officer Michael Dell is in talks with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to settle allegations related to the company’s relationship with Intel Corp.
The settlement would “involve alleged violations of negligence-based fraud provisions of the federal securities laws, as well as other non-fraud based provisions,” Dell said in a statement today. The company has also set $100 million aside to settle an existing agency investigation.Discussions relate to the relationship between  Dell Latitude X200 Battery, the third-largest computer maker, and Intel, the world’s biggest manufacturer of semiconductors, Dell said without elaborating. The investigation probably concerns the way Dell accounted for chip discounts from Intel over a five-year period through early 2007, said Ashok Kumar, a Rodman & Renshaw Inc. analyst in San Francisco.“There are some gray areas, but I don’t think it’s any egregious or anti-competitive behavior,” said Kumar who rates  Dell 8U443 Battery “market perform” and doesn’t own shares. “It’s just aggressive pricing and shouldn’t be taken in any other light.”

Any settlement wouldn’t result in Michael Dell being barred from serving as a director and officer of a public company, according to the filing by the Round Rock, Texas-based company. Talks between SEC staff and the CEO got under way recently.
Report Delayed
SEC spokesman John Nester declined to comment.Dell spokesman David Frink said the company wouldn’t comment further on current investigations. Intel declined to comment, said spokesman Tom Beermann.
Intel’s payments to PC makers have come under scrutiny by regulators who allege the chipmaker used them to dissuade customers from purchasing products from rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Starting in 2005, the SEC began an investigation of Dell’s financial reporting that resulted in a restatement of results, the firing of workers and changes in corporate governance policies.
Dell today also delayed filing its quarterly report as it revises financial results to book the $100 million provision. The reserve anticipates the conclusion of a settlement with the SEC in which Dell G0767 Battery will neither admit nor deny any wrongdoing, Dell’s Frink said.
Dell dropped as much as 4 percent to $12.55 in extended trading, after the announcement. The shares had risen 29 cents to $13.07 at 4 p.m. New York time in Nasdaq Stock Market trading. The stock has declined 9 percent this year.

  LiIons should be managed differently from the NiCad or NiMH batteries used in older laptops. In particular, LiIons should not be run all the way down to prevent "memory effect". First, they don't have a memory effect, and second, running them down tends to reduce their capacity. If the laptop does not need the battery it should be run to about 40% charge and stored in a cool place. LiIon batteries go bad whether used or not, so only buMost laptops now use lithium ion (LiIon) batteries.y new LiIons. Typical life is 2-3 years.

Why are iBook and Powerbook batteries so expensive? Part of the reason is that LiIon batteries can do bad things if they overheat (creation of Lithum metal which "burns" in water, chance of fire). So LiIon battery packs have an internal circuit to prevent overcharging (which would cause them to overheat). There can be several functions for the protection circuit, including shutting it down in case of over charging, when the voltage drops to a predefined level, or if it thinks the battery is otherwise damaged.

Problems with the power circuit can cause a "good" Acer 3UR18650H-QC174 Battery to shut down. The recent post about fixing iPod batteries likely had to do with re-setting something in the battery protection circuit that caused it to shut the battery off early. Isidor Buchmann's Batteries in a Portable World site talks about methods some have used to try to reset the protection circuit on batteries that seem to have died young.
Trying to reset a LiIon protection circuit is dangerous to try yourself - you could end up with a nasty fire. Plus the electrolyte is flammable and caustic, so it needs to be well packaged to make a spill unlikely, even if you do manage to overheat it.

All this costs, which helps explain the price of the batteries...
    * There is no memory and no scheduled cycling is required to prolong the Acer Aspire 2002 Battery's life.
    * The typical life span of a Li-ion battery is two to three years, whether it is used or not.
    * The internal resistance of the Li-ion batteries cannot be improved with cycling. The cell oxidation, which causes high resistance, is non-reversible. The electrolyte slowly eats up the positive plate and the electrolyte decays. This chemical change causes the internal resistance to increase. In time, the cell resistance raises to a point where the battery can no longer deliver the energy.
    * The recommended storage temperature of a lithium-based battery is 15°C (59°F) or less. A charge level of 40 percent allows for some self-discharge that naturally occurs; and 15°C is a practical and economical storage temperature that can be achieved without expensive climate control systems.

Simple Guidelines:

    * Charge the Li-ion often, except before a long storage.
    * Store at about 40% charge in a cool place
    * Avoid repeated deep discharges.
    * Keep the  Acer Aspire 2001 Battery cool.
    * Prevent storage in a hot car.
    * Never freeze a battery.
    * If your laptop is capable of running without a battery and fixed power is used most of the time, remove the battery and store it in a cool place.
    * Avoid purchasing spare Li-ion batteries for later use.
    * Observe manufacturing date when purchasing.
    * Do not buy old stock, even if sold at clearance prices.

 The Dell inspiron is a popular make and model of Pocket PC. Pocket PC's represent the future of the computer industry. They are sleek and completely portable. They offer many of the same services that we have come to expect from larger stationary computers, but with an added freedom of portability.This wireless portability is powered by direct current batteries. These batteries are rechargeable, but most Pocket PC manufacturers suggest owning at least two batteries in case of an emergency. These batteries are not indestructible and from sooner or later, you will be looking for a replacement battery.
Instructions:
 Purchasing a Replacement Battery Research Dell inspiron replacement batteries online. The obvious place to start such a search is with Dell. Dell offers replacement batteries for all of its various products. You are sure to find a battery for aninspiron at laptopbatteywholesale.co.uk.
Broaden your search. When wanting to broaden our search for a replacement battery, simply type "Dell inspiron 6400 Battery" into any major search engine. You will be directed to dozens of Web sites that categorize, rate and review all the different types of Dell inspiron battery. Here you will be able to choose the battery that is right for you.
Removing the Battery
Make sure that your Dell inspiron is turned off. The screen will go dark after you have successfully powered the inspiron down. This is a common first step when dealing with any electric device. It ensures that no programs or applications were in use when the battery was removed.
Locate the sliding battery locking switch. Slide and hold the battery locking switch into its UNLOCK position. This will release the Inspiron's hold on the battery and allow it to be removed.
Using your finger to pry the battery out of its battery compartment, lift one side of the battery out slowly at a 45-degree angle. Keep prying until the battery is completely removed from the Dell Inspiron
Installing the Battery
Make sure that the Dell Inspiron  is turned off. The screen will go dark after you have powered the  inspiron down.
Following step 3 of the battery removal process in reverse, lower the new   Dell Inspiron 640m Battery into place by first placing the left side of the battery into position and slowly lowering the right side down until it clicks into place.
Tips & Warnings :

Do not use your Dell inspiron  until you have charged the battery for a minimum of 8 hours. This initial charge is vital for proper performance.

It is not uncommon for batteries to lose their charge when they are not used frequently. As long as the battery is in the  inspiron , it will spend its charge, even if you do not use the device on a frequent basis.

Different weather, temperatures and atmospheric conditions can affect the longevity of a Dell inspiron  8100 Battery .

Do not install batteries that are not manufactured by or compatible with the Dell inspiron . Batteries of similar size may fit into the inspiron 's battery compartment, but if they are not Dell products, they may increase the possibility of fire and explosion.