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KNI · 06-12-2011, 05:36 PM

I found the Sony PRS-650 Service Manual somewhere on the Internet and saved it. It shows how to change the battery - did not look too difficult. Problem is what battery to use? The manual quotes a Sony part number for the battery and I went to Sony's parts site and checked that out - not in stock but like US $55 for special order.

I figure when enough PRS-650's start experiencing battery failure some enterprising battery company will offer a replacement for a much more reasonable price and probably document the replacement procedure as well, as several companies have for the PRS-505.

BTW there is an elegant video on YouTube for replacing the battery in the PRS-505.

My PRS-650 has been working perfectly - but I do worry about battery failure, since replacement by Sony is around $100.

Cheers

06-12-2011, 05:36 PM	#15
KNI Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 31226 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oregon Device: Sony PRS-650	I found the Sony PRS-650 Service Manual somewhere on the Internet and saved it. It shows how to change the battery - did not look too difficult. Problem is what battery to use? The manual quotes a Sony part number for the battery and I went to Sony's parts site and checked that out - not in stock but like US $55 for special order. I figure when enough PRS-650's start experiencing battery failure some enterprising battery company will offer a replacement for a much more reasonable price and probably document the replacement procedure as well, as several companies have for the PRS-505. BTW there is an elegant video on YouTube for replacing the battery in the PRS-505. My PRS-650 has been working perfectly - but I do worry about battery failure, since replacement by Sony is around $100. Cheers