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Old 12-27-2009
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Is charger ok for new battery?

I got a new battery for my daughters Dell Inspiron 1501. It is a 9 cell 7800 MAH. I got it on ebay. The charger I also got on ebay last year. It is a model st-c-075-19500334ct, input:AC100-240V~1.5A 50/60Hz Output:19.5V-3.34A. I am wondering because the charger seems to be getting very hot, but the recommended charger on ebay has the same specs. Your help is greatly appreciated!

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Old 12-29-2009
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it's normal for batteries to get hot when charging. I suppose the charger could get got as well. As long as it isn't dangerously hot, I wouldn't worry- keep an eye on it.
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Old 12-29-2009
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It felt pretty dang hot. I went ahead and ordered another just to make sure it doesn't damage my new battery. Thank you for replying.
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Old 12-30-2009
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Are they OEM batteries/charger? I would avoid cheap ebay knock offs like the plague.