Battery replacement on ion ipod speaker can the internal battery on this item be replace? My speaker will not hold a charge even after charging overnight? Works fine if I plug into wall
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Ok for those of you who can use a Phillips screwdriver and an Allan wrench. Remove the screen mesh and unscrew the speaker. You must do this to get to your battery. Once you see the battery unplug it and take it to Radio Shack. They carry the same battery there. It's usually by the counter. They also use this style of battery for power wheels. Cost is about $24.99. Instalation was a snap cause it's the same style and size, not to mention voltages. My original battery lasted for 3 years and I have been using the replacement kne for 2. It's like changing a car battery. Do it your self.
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Batteries don't last forever. There is a seller on Ebay that is selling replacement batteries for this unit complete with simple instructions. It worked for me and now I am back to rocking the block.
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I found a removable panel on the side of the Block Rocker I own and I can see the battery, but I can't get it out. The battery in my unit only held a charge one time. It works fine with the the unit plugged in, not on battery power.
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The reason the battery won't hold charge is of 2 reason. It could have a bad cell. Any one cell goes bad the battery isn't worth keeping.You can test cells with an ordinary cell tester bought at any auto part. These are lead acid batteries and must be regularly charged just like an automobile must, or the car battery dies. And just like a car battery do not overcharge, or let it sit forever. Use your ion at least once a month and charge once a month. Whatever applies to cars and motorcycle batteries applies to the ion Rocker battery.
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Yes there is a seller on ebay listing new replacement battery for the Block Rocker IPA03.
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Just go to radio shack. It's about $24.99 and they have them in stock. Takes 20 min to swap out.
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The block rocker battery IS consumer replacebale. Replacing the battery doesn't involve removing key components in the unit. Anybody can replace this battery! If I can do it anybody can. Ion certified technicians don't even exist and it took me 5 trys to get through to customer service. Ion wanted to charge an outrageous price for the battery ($100). I bought mine on ebay for half the price.
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I can't tell where the battery is - I think it's on the left side when you're facing the large speaker compartment, but I can't sort out how to remove it. Tips?
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There are some screws on the side in the shape of a rectangle which hold the battery. You have to go through the front and unscrew everything to take the grate and pull the speaker out to loosen the wires to the battery or else you'll rip the wires out. If you loosen the wires you can go through the side next time if you have to replace the battery. There is a load of sticky stuff too around the battery which make it finnicky to pull out but I just used an old kitchen knife and ran it down the sides. The battery is a 12.5 rechargable one. It should say on the battery itself.
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I was also under the impression there was a battery. NO, it will not work without being plugged in. The description of the product is poorly written. I means that you can plug in and charge the internal battery of the device (MP3 player, cell phone Ipod, etc.) you are using
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Are you using the onstage micro portable? If so it should charge it, mine does and it works for others as well. Just make sure the ipod is shoved all the way into the port (you may even want to remove the plastic seat thing to test it). I found if the ipod wasn't pushed all the way down it would still play, but not charge sometimes - must be part of the connection or something. if it doesn't work after trying that, I'd go back to the apple store or send it back to amazon, might be a quality issue. good luck,ac
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thanks for the reply. I read somewhere that some chargers may break the ipod's batteries, so I wanted to be sure.
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I've never charged it by plugging it into the wall, only the computer. Oh wait - I take that back. You just take the USB adapter that comes with it and plug it into a wall plug with a USB port. I do this if listening to it while hooked up to speakers so it stays charged.
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You can leave it plugged in using a usb cable with a plug in adapter at the wall, similar to a lot of devices now that charge via usb cable. Just leave it plugged in and it will operate off electricity and keep the battery charged. Be aware that on mine the water in one speaker quit "dancing". Not sure what this was related to but probably not a power issue but defective.
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My ipod froze once. I went to the ipod website and tried all the listed cures and none seemed to work. After a day, the battery drained, I recharged it and it has worked fine since. I use the ipod in an ihome alarm clock with remote so that may have caused some problems but like I said, it only froze up once and has worked well daily since.
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You must start the speaker first. You can also try it while charging, if this works, it means the battery is dead.
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Go on the Apple site to research the ipod model you have. You need to buy a replacement battery to the specific model.
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I charged my for an hour.Use for a couple hours a day .Sounds great no problem yet.Sorry for your misfortune .Maybe you got a defected one.Send it back!Get another one.Dont wait to long.
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My battery is shot after less than 2 years of occasional use. Takes no charge whatsoever. Anyone know of a replacement other than the $40. Wacom? 20% of purchase price for a new battery is hard to swallow. Fortunately, the tablet still works with the battery charger connected.~JO
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"if you buy an ipod or microsoft zune that battery will be replacable."At a cost by a repairman or the factory...they are NOT user replaceable.The battery in the Sansa View is the worst of both worlds. Not only is it not user replaceable, but Sansa (at this point in time) doesn't have a replacement program.In a bit of time it'll be nothing more than an expensive paperweight.
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I too leave mine plugged in. However, when I have left it out for a little while, always charges right back up. I don't see how the battery can be replaced. I have had mine several years now and cannot complain at all about how it works.
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I'm not sure if the battery can be replaced, most likely no. What I do know is that I played mines for about 8 hours at full volume before the battery died so I'd say that's decent. The type of battery it is you would probably get a couple hundred recharges. You may want to alternate between using it till the battery is completely drained and using it while charging. It will help to extend the battery life. Hope this helps.
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Hey there, I left mine plugged in this winter and it completely drained it and it wouldn't hold a charge. The note on the charger clearly says not to keep it plugged in at cold temperatures. So totally my fault. I went to Batteries Express and had it replaced(well there are actually two inside of it), just shy of 120 bucks, but cheaper than buying a whole new unit.
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I have the same the problem. It may common cause of battery. Got a new one last year. It works fine until now but I don't know for how long. Nothing you can do to make it works since it no longer hold charged.
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You can replace IPod batteries yourself. Just have to be careful. Battery cost $9.99 plus tax/shipping.www.DigiExpress.us/ They also have a video to watch on how to replace the battery. Http://www.digiexpress.us/Battery-kit-for-iPod-Classic_p_111.HTML