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Last weekend, I was halfway through a Netflix show when I noticed something odd on my old laptop’s screen. The scene was meant to be dark and dramatic, but on my laptop it looked surprisingly flat.

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Are you worried that your battery is starting to die and may need to be replaced? Are you looking for a used laptop and want to make sure that the battery is in reasonable condition before you buy?