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Posted by: KnobsNSwitches on 2018-01-08 08:19:19
I literally just got the extra batteries I was waiting for before I pursued this, so I am about to try myself. We'll see what happens.
EDIT: I just placed an order to recell a PowerBook 2400 battery with batteryrefill.com; I was quoted $57 + $10 shipping. I will provide more updates as things progress. Hopefully this is the solution I'm looking for.
I know this post is old, but figured I'd try: did you get your 2400 battery from batteryrefill.com ? I recently acquired a 2400 and am toying with getting the battery recelled.
Thanks!
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Posted by: FacnyFreddy on 2018-03-13 08:49:03
My NOS Pismo batteries tend to last about a month on their own, but, need to be plugged in the night before use.
I have a pair of NOS 5300 packs. One holds a charge for a week (but runs for 4 hours under normal use) and is then useless. The other lasts 20min and then is "dead". both have excellent connectors/conductor pads.
The one that is near-death is going to get "chopped" and I will finish putting in new Enloop Pro cells (AA - 2500mAH). Factory cells were 2000mAH.
I did recell a NiMH battery for my old toshiba Satelite 133 pentium. I had to come up with a special adapter for holding the welding tool (10gage how wire that was 3mm apart at the tips) and used a 12v car battery with a car soleniod.
Scary as hell the first time I tested the setup, but, having practiced on some test strips and dead AA cells, I got the hang of it. I used cheaper Engergizer 2300mAH AA cells as they were 1/2 the cost of the Enloop Pro but still are better than the factory 2000mAH cells. [NOTE: Both the Enloop and 2300mAH energizer cells are "leak proof" designs]
I pre-charge all cells and run them down to ~10% using a flashlight and then charge them overnight before final installation.
I found that Loctite 2 part epoxy with a dab of Testors olive drab paint (kid makes models) got the color just about perfect.
The Loctite Epoxy "Plastic" Bonder is what I used and doesn't lend itself to cracking as bad. It is Nylon safe!
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Posted by: AichEss on 2018-03-26 12:39:41
RE: batteryrefill.com
https://www.resellerratings.com/store/eBattery_Inc_8
AichEss
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Posted by: pcamen on 2019-01-13 05:34:14
I tried to create an order with batteryrefill.com a couple of weeks ago. Immediately after, I got a bounce:
Hi. This is the qmail-send program at mail.ebatteryinc.com.I'm afraid I wasn't able to deliver your message to the following addresses.This is a permanent error; I've given up. Sorry it didn't work out.<order.notification@batteryrefill.com>:user is over quota--- Below this line is a copy of the message.Return-Path: <xxxxxx>Received: (qmail 26635 invoked by uid 508); 29 Dec 2018 22:13:46 -0000Received: from unknown (HELO www.batteryrefill.com) (216.240.158.164) by mail.ebatteryinc.com with SMTP; 29 Dec 2018 22:13:46 -0000Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2018 14:13:46 -0800From: <xxxxx>To: <order.notification@batteryrefill.com>X-Mailer: Miva v3.9301Subject: Online Order Placed from 101Battery.comThe following order was placed: So, they aren't getting notifications of orders placed on their website. I also called the number on their website and got a VM; no call back yet.
It doesn't look like my credit card has been charged at this point.
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Posted by: pcamen on 2019-01-22 12:21:41
The ratings link posted by AichEss above (https://www.resellerratings.com/store/eBattery_Inc_8) shows a whole lot of negative reviews. I'm guessing these guys are best left along even if they do respond.
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