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Post by Cherub (a.k.a. Steve L.) on Apr 14, 2015 18:23:53 GMT -6
I bought an upscale tablet 21 months ago. I use it every day. Probably ever hour. And reharge it every night, or more frequently. The battery still charges well, but doesn't last nearly as long. I've read that the batteries might have a 500-1000 charge lifetime. Twenty-one months times thirty days equals a minimum of 630 charges. So what happens when the battery dies? Does my tablet become an (undersized/toy) boat anchor? The tab manufacturer's repair facility quoted me $159 to replace the battery. Besides my thinking this is too high, I'm hesitant to send my tab away for who-knows-how-long. The following product looks like it might an answer!? won't last foreverreplace your battery |
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Post by DennisE on Apr 15, 2015 12:45:27 GMT -6
yea and along that line how about the compact florescent bulbs that are supposed to last seven years.
Seems like two years max on them. I think they are rated at one hour use a day to make the seven years.
Wooo and they smoke then they burn out but supplier says there is no flammable materials ...in them but will smoke....kind of like a power supply in a computer.
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Post by Cherub (a.k.a. Steve L.) on Apr 15, 2015 14:38:22 GMT -6
Honest Dennis (E. and F.), my power supply snuck off, but I did have a curly-cue light that was a little smoking stinker.
I spoke with the Samsung repair depot today. The $159 was not the charge for battery replacement, but a credit card hold that would cover even screen replacement or other physical damage. Battery would be 'only' $99. They would send a prepaid mailer, and I'd get my repaired tablet back in 10-11 business days. The repair would be warranteed for 90 days.
If I replace the battery myself, it will cost about 30 dollars less (65 + s/h), the battery will have a 1 year warranty, and the tablet will stay home.
I think I'll go with curtain #2 for this apparently easy procedure, but I'm glad there's an alternative for more complex issues.
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Post by Cherub (a.k.a. Steve L.) on Apr 17, 2015 3:28:06 GMT -6
In addition to the $64.99 battery, I found six more priced from 20.88 to 32.95,
one at 50 dollars even, and one for only 9.72! I certainly am willing to pay for quality,
but I can only hope I'll get what I pay for. Checking out reviews for a while.
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Post by Derek L on Apr 21, 2015 6:39:57 GMT -6
That 8 1/2 minute youtube video makes the battery replacement process seem very do-able. This could be a great opportunity for you to start a business of mobile device battery replacement.  |
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Post by Cherub (a.k.a. Steve L.) on May 2, 2015 18:05:13 GMT -6
OK, I bit the bullet. I recovered my PayPal and ebay passwords, and ordered a battery from China, estimated delivery 2 to 4 weeks by epacket or slow boat. $15.90 complete. Cross your fingers for me. 100 Percent Genuine |
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Post by grega on May 8, 2015 20:36:01 GMT -6
PayPay password . . . . ? Is that the infamous, nearly identical PayPal phishing site?
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Post by Cherub (a.k.a. Steve L.) on May 10, 2015 2:10:44 GMT -6
Thanks Greg, I corrected my typo. I did tell you that the seller company is "Ha-Ha", right? I'm hoping that means something else in Chinese. REALLY hoping.
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Post by Cherub (a.k.a. Steve L.) on May 12, 2015 13:28:25 GMT -6
DONE!!! It was fairly quick, and as easy as the video. For $15.90 and about an hour. I could not be more pleased.
That evening (Tue. 5/12) I put the tablet on the charger, and it was at 100% in tne morning. I'm considering plugging the charger into a timer, because I've read that Li-on battery life is shortened by 'cooking', and by storage at 100%. I've also read that draining a Li-on battery will kill it, but that our meters under indicate charge by about 5% for safety.
Did I say I'm thrilled?
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Post by Trudy on May 13, 2015 19:47:21 GMT -6
Great news Steve -- now the rest of us know where to turn when it happens to us!!
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Post by Cherub (a.k.a. Steve L.) on May 24, 2015 1:42:40 GMT -6
I've got a good start on a newsletter article. Should I bring my replaced battery for show & tell?
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Post by Cherub (a.k.a. Steve L.) on Jun 13, 2015 0:12:42 GMT -6
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