Sony Ebook Reader Battery: Can you by replacemet batteries and replace them yourself?
1329294
yes but not from sony - they say it would cost more than to buy a new one, which is bogus - they ARE ABOUT $23 - MY BATTERY HAS NEVER HELD A PROPER CHARGE AND SONY OFFERED NOTHING
1478930
Not that I'm aware of. It will be a small "button" style battery in there. Very often those are more expensive than replacing a whole device.
906748
Yes you can...the older models had to be returned to the manufacture but these new models offers this option to change out the batteries yourself
792580
The battery is removable, so as long as you can find a similar version of it, you can replace it.
1394101
I've found you do need to replace the rechargeable batteries now and then. I looked up directions on the internet. It's not difficult but you will need a micro screwdriver and a specialty screw driver as well. The details should be in the internet instructions.
423518
yes. They are about $7 to replace (and can be found on Amazon) but the one included should last for many years. Keep the plastic tab that comes with the battery. You can use it to prolong battery life when you are not using it. Just don't ever crank the power with the tab in place.
569388
There is no easy access to replace the batteries. But, as with all devices and tools that use lithium-ion or lithium polymer batteries, they are fantastic for a couple a thousand cycles of charging, minimum. That would mean you can charge them three times a say for several years without a problem. I can't see anyone using them that much. I hope the information helps.
358998
Yes, Marilyn, you can replace the battery. The batteries, however, are really hard to find. The Omron takes an LR-43 battery. I finally found one at Radio Shack and it cost $6.75. I really like my Omron pedometer. I bought two of them on Amazon because I liked them so much. Both batteries were dead within a month or so which was very disappointing. They must have been in storage for quite a while. I like the pedometer mostly because it closes and there can be no accidental pushing of buttons. It also has adjustments for firmness of step and step length. I really like my little Omrons. Bonnie
1334569
No, its an internal battery, which can be replaced by Sony or a qualified technician.
809256
The problem is when the battery (and it is a sealed unit), goes you have no choice but to use it plugged in the cigarette lighter. I checked with Black and Decker and they don't make a replacement battery that you can buy for the unit. I haven't checked with any independent battery places but I'm disappointed with B&D.;
1354694
It is not designed for the owner to replace the battery, however if you are handy you can open it up and replace the battery, it's soldered in so you should be comfortable with a soldering iron.
459764
I do not believe you can replace the battery. I contacted the seller of mine about this and got conflicting info. They lastly told me to pry off the back to replace the battery which I believe will break the unit if attempted. My 2 still work so I have not tried it yet.
151515
On versions that have the built in battery, I am not sure there is a way to replace it. If you do have problems with one that has a built in battery, you may have to contact the manufacturer. Some models don't have built in batteries so you just use regular AA batteries.
2069666
You can change it yourself! Just open the back cover w a coin, and the battery is one you can get at a drugstore, Walmart, or target
1203854
Yes. That is what I did. I used Velcro though so I could replace batteries easily.
344582
According to the manufacturer it is not, it's called planned obsolescence. They don't want you to change it because you are not going to buy a new one and it's bad for the business.Technically it is possible to change it, spare batteries are available on Amazon and elsewhere and you will need to know how to use a soldering iron.As one guy with a bloody bandage on his finder was demonstrating how it was done on YouTube, "It is possible, but it requires a bit of skill" he said.
1473381
Instruction book: when batteries need to be replaced, consult a Sony dealer. No other hints on changing them. Steve