Laptop compatible battery?

[GSD4ME]

Dear all

I ordered a new battery for my FUJITSU AMILO LI3710 laptop.
The battery that WAS in there had a model number SQU-809-F01

I have been sent a battery that LOOKS the same, has the correct voltage and mAh readings but the part numbers listed on it do not include the one I thought that I had ordered.
This new battery has type: SQU-701/DHR504/PB2Q-4-24/SQU-712/SQU-714/PE1-
4-22/916C7620F
and says that it is for the R43E/R43/R43C/R65/Q41 Series.

Obviously these part numbers are different manufacturers' equivalents but I don't want to plug it in and find out that it is the wrong part, mainly due to the fact that it is in an anti-static bag and I don't know if they would take it back if I opened the bag to try.

I have done several searches for the battery types, looking for equivalents and compatibility but I can't find anything definitive - I could also say that I haven't found anything that says that the new battery *isn't* compatible with my machine.

Can anyone shed some light as to whether the battery is OK to use?

[methyl]

The battery will have a serial number. The vendor will be able to tell if you returned the wrong part.
If the battery has the "correct voltage and mAh readings" then the only possible issues could be the physical shape or the connectors.
Carefully compare the two batteries and if you have a physical and internal specification match just try it. Obviously fit a new battery with the mains lead disconnected, then connect the mains lead.

[vivandorron]

If possible..e/mail the firm concerned and ask for confirmation that the battery will definitely fit your laptop.

Personally, I would be trying the battery in the belief that different code numbers are often used for 'identical' products. If it didn't fit I would return it for a refund and if the firm refused to refund the cost, I would then involve my local authority's Consumer Protection Department.

Ron.

[GSD4ME]

Contacted the laptop manufacturer who said that the battery *should* work.
Tried it - yes it does work.
HOWEVER - the laptop says "battery not present" but that, apparently, is a know feature of Ubuntu 12.04 with some laptop types - a bug that has been reported and will sometime be fixed.
The laptop worked without the power lead in, so the battery was fine.
(Also worked with Windows as a battery without mains attached)