[citation][nom]virtualhawk86[/nom]I have a Dell laptop that I currently use for work. It currently has a dead battery, and the laptop has a 3 year hardware warranty coverage. I called Dell for a replacement battery, they said that the battery isn't covered and that I would have to pay the 129.95 fee to get a replacement. I told them, the hell with that, I will be getting rid of this laptop and going with another manufacture that has has better support. Never going to Dell to buy a computer.[/citation]
Batteries are never covered under warranty for any manufacturer (battery wear and tear has a lot to do with how you treat the battery so you may wan to look into that).
However, that price is insane! You can likely find a larger aftermarket battery for $50 or less.