I checked the power source and restarted the PC. But still the orange LED was flashing. Checked the dell xps m1330 battery status in BIOS and in windows as well: its shows 99% percent charged. So to test the battery I just removed power sources but again PC went down

Now the situation is that both BIOS & Windows says there is no xps m1330 battery in the system. Where both at this location it was saying that battery was charged 99%. So I just diagnosed system with In built utility and it returns error code 0146 2000-0146. Seems this error is reflection to disk issue.

Still pc is running with AC power source but can not able sustain for a second on laptop battery. I am thinking this should be H/W issue but it would be great help if anybody has solution or workaround for this issue.”

Same Problem:”In my task bar, my battery icon has an X through it and it is telling me that my battery is not being detected. I have no problems with the power cord. And I have not had any error messages, I can run my XPS M1330 off the battery. A diagnostic check says everything is fine, with the pc and the battery. What is going on?”

Solution:
“The error code 0146 and the battery are two separate problems. First the dell xps m1330 battery problem is simple, it’s bad and needs replaced. It being bad can refer to a developed short, a fail safe kicked in, or it’s simply worn out. It is a battery after all, ad they don’t last forever, the more you use them the quicker they wear out. A bad battery causing an issue is vary common with Dell machines, and a false battery reading with a failing battery is also common. The orange flashing battery light is the indicator that the dell xps m1330 battery isn’t working properly, either by fail safe or wear.

The error code 0146 Is from the short test on the hard drive and indicates the a sector is going bad, and eventually the hard drive is going to fail. At this point, your hard drive may last days, or months. Either way, I suggest that you back up all important data, and purchase a new hard drive for the imminent failure. You might even go ahead and set it up, this way you’ll be prepared when it does go, and you won’t have any downtime. ”

Question:”There’s been a couple of times that I’m using the computer and it will completely black out- even if it still has charge. When I try to start it back up again, it does absolutely nothing. I always thought it just needed time to cool down. That happened to me today the only thing different is I got this message:

“Your laptop battery is able to charge normally, however it is reaching the end of it’s usable life.You can experience a longer operating time with a new battery. You might want to consider purchasing a replacement battery now.”

and apparently this is a common problem after about 12-13 months, you know, right after the 1 year warranty runs out. Seeing as I will probably replace the whole laptop in another year or so, I’d really like to avoid spending $100 on a new dell xps m1330 battery if I can.”

Solution:”You can change the battery yourself easily.

A battery is only good for a certain number of charge / discharge cycles, and after that it is finished.It sounds as if you may be at the end of it’s life.To check the dell xps m1330 battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge. For example, if four of the lights are on, the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge.

Also, if you hardly ever use your laptop outside your house I strongly recommended you do NOT buy a new battery, they run up to 200 dollars and you can just take out your old battery, and use power directly from the outlet, this will work fine.

If you PC is under warranty you can obtain a new dell xps m1330 battery for free from dell, just call them. Warranty period is typically 1 year from purchase date.

Now if you want to buy a new battery, it’s probably going to have to be purchased from dell,or buy a replacement 9-cell dell xps m1330 battery just go here: http://www.diggingshop.com/laptop-battery/dell-xps-m1330.htm

and purchase the battery for your PC model.”