Gen3 Battery problem Gen3

JanG · 04-29-2011, 11:06 AM

I've had my Gen3 for two years. I love it. But about 6 months ago it started to have battery problems. I've mentioned this on the forum before now. The battery would drop to 70% after a couple of days and then the device just wouldn't respond.

My husband thought it might be a battery problem, so he bought a new battery from Bookeen. It worked great. The power would last up to two weeks, but usually around 8 or 9 days with heavy use.

About a month ago my Gen3 once again started having problems. Now, again, the battery only lasts around 2 days.

Could it be something in the device itself that is sucking the power out of the battery even when switched off?

Is it worth buying another and newer Gen3? I really like mobi and I don't want a Kindle -- really hate all those keys on the front of their device.

Has anyone come across this problem? Does anyone have any advice for me?

--Jan.

Billi · 04-29-2011, 01:44 PM

I wouldn't assume that this has any influence on the battery but nevertheless I would check if you have a corrupted file system or not.
By the way, which firmware are you running?

JanG · 04-29-2011, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billi

I wouldn't assume that this has any influence on the battery but nevertheless I would check if you have a corrupted file system or not.
By the way, which firmware are you running?

1.6 mobi

Corrupted file system? Sorry, not very tech-savvy. I know that before I upgraded the firmware I made sure I had a copy of the source code for the Gen3 (whatever that is!), someone on here told me I should have that.

--Jan.

GeoffC · 04-30-2011, 10:01 AM

My battery is 3 years old and still going strong - not that that is of any use to you - and I too am using the 1.6 mobi.

Strange that a new battery is powering down quickly....

Godzil · 05-03-2011, 08:41 AM

Do you have a 200Mhz model or a 400Mhz one ?

If you use and "abuse" of the sleep mode (on 400 one) the battery last will be less than using full power off

JanG · 05-06-2011, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzil

Do you have a 200Mhz model or a 400Mhz one ?

If you use and "abuse" of the sleep mode (on 400 one) the battery last will be less than using full power off

I have a 400Mhz and I never ever use the sleep mode, I always power down. I'm wondering if the power switch icon that the firmware upgrade installed is the culprit. Could it be draining the power?

--Jan.

Godzil · 05-06-2011, 11:20 AM

LOL!

You seems to not know that eInk display do not need power to keep it displayed.

JanG · 05-07-2011, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzil

LOL!

You seems to not know that eInk display do not need power to keep it displayed.

I guess sarcasm doesn't come across in print! I know that it's not SUPPOSED to draw power, but I've only had this battery problem since the firmware upgrade. Before that icon appeared the battery would last a week to ten days. I originally thought the problem might be the battery, so I bought a new one, but the same thing happens with the new battery.

--Jan.

Jellby · 05-07-2011, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JanG

I guess sarcasm doesn't come across in print! I know that it's not SUPPOSED to draw power, but I've only had this battery problem since the firmware upgrade.

Well, it doesn't seem to draw power for me. So either there's something wrong in your unit, or you are doing something else that causes the battery drain. Are you using a card? The card shouldn't draw much power either, but maybe if it's faulty...

JanG · 05-07-2011, 09:16 AM

Nope, no SD card. {sigh} I don't understand why the unit suddenly decided to act like this. I've not changed my reading habits, nor the way I use the Gen3.

I've ordered an Opus as a back-up in case my beloved Gen3 decides to bite the dust.

--Jan.

Flinx · 05-08-2011, 09:38 AM

What about going back to firmware 1.5?
I did try 2.1 and now I am back on 2.0, because I do not like the way how the device acts with the new standby mode and how I have to initiate the shutdown.

JanG · 05-09-2011, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flinx

What about going back to firmware 1.5?
I did try 2.1 and now I am back on 2.0, because I do not like the way how the device acts with the new standby mode and how I have to initiate the shutdown.

I gave that some serious thought, but it would mean I would have to give up folder support. I like being able to sort into folders. I didn't see 1.5 on their website, any idea where I can find it? (Just in case I decide to try it.)

--Jan.

Godzil · 05-10-2011, 05:19 AM

Version 1.5 have majors bugs and is no longuer available (and is not compatible with all devices), there is only version 1.6 available for Gen3/Opus

Flinx · 05-14-2011, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JanG

I didn't see 1.5 on their website, any idea where I can find it?

I don't know what "majors bugs" it may have (the parallel published ePub version 2.0 works without problems). If you want it, I could send it to you, because it is still in my download folder.

JanG · 05-14-2011, 09:35 AM

Thanks for the offer, Flinx, but I'd rather not go back to 1.5 with no folder suppport. I'll keep it in mind though in case I change my mind.

--Jan.

04-29-2011, 11:06 AM	#1
JanG Groupie Posts: 156 Karma: 6266 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: Laptop; Kobo Clara	Battery problem Gen3 I've had my Gen3 for two years. I love it. But about 6 months ago it started to have battery problems. I've mentioned this on the forum before now. The battery would drop to 70% after a couple of days and then the device just wouldn't respond. My husband thought it might be a battery problem, so he bought a new battery from Bookeen. It worked great. The power would last up to two weeks, but usually around 8 or 9 days with heavy use. About a month ago my Gen3 once again started having problems. Now, again, the battery only lasts around 2 days. Could it be something in the device itself that is sucking the power out of the battery even when switched off? Is it worth buying another and newer Gen3? I really like mobi and I don't want a Kindle -- really hate all those keys on the front of their device. Has anyone come across this problem? Does anyone have any advice for me? --Jan.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Opus/Gen3 battery connector?	jbni	Bookeen	8	04-15-2011 08:38 AM
PRS-500 battery problem, but the battery's not the problem	ZachC	Sony Reader	7	01-11-2010 11:46 PM
Gen3 FW 2.0 on 200MHz Gen3 - battery time	coolfishx	Bookeen	1	01-07-2010 06:40 PM
Cybook gen3 problem with vista	Cino	Bookeen	25	09-24-2009 04:29 AM
Battery life of Cybook Gen3	billyad2000	Bookeen	18	05-09-2008 05:15 PM

04-29-2011, 01:44 PM	#2
Billi Wizard Posts: 3,388 Karma: 14190103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berlin Device: Cybook, iRex, PB, Onyx	I wouldn't assume that this has any influence on the battery but nevertheless I would check if you have a corrupted file system or not. By the way, which firmware are you running?

04-30-2011, 10:01 AM	#4
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,600 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	My battery is 3 years old and still going strong - not that that is of any use to you - and I too am using the 1.6 mobi. Strange that a new battery is powering down quickly....

05-03-2011, 08:41 AM	#5
Godzil a pthread?? where? where? Posts: 1,763 Karma: 30462 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere in EU Device: Newton MessagePad 2100, and only this	Do you have a 200Mhz model or a 400Mhz one ? If you use and "abuse" of the sleep mode (on 400 one) the battery last will be less than using full power off

05-06-2011, 11:20 AM	#7
Godzil a pthread?? where? where? Posts: 1,763 Karma: 30462 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere in EU Device: Newton MessagePad 2100, and only this	LOL! You seems to not know that eInk display do not need power to keep it displayed.

05-07-2011, 09:16 AM	#10
JanG Groupie Posts: 156 Karma: 6266 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: Laptop; Kobo Clara	Nope, no SD card. {sigh} I don't understand why the unit suddenly decided to act like this. I've not changed my reading habits, nor the way I use the Gen3. I've ordered an Opus as a back-up in case my beloved Gen3 decides to bite the dust. --Jan.

05-08-2011, 09:38 AM	#11
Flinx Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 12132 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Device: Cybook Muse Frontlight, Cybook Odyssey	What about going back to firmware 1.5? I did try 2.1 and now I am back on 2.0, because I do not like the way how the device acts with the new standby mode and how I have to initiate the shutdown.

05-10-2011, 05:19 AM	#13
Godzil a pthread?? where? where? Posts: 1,763 Karma: 30462 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere in EU Device: Newton MessagePad 2100, and only this	Version 1.5 have majors bugs and is no longuer available (and is not compatible with all devices), there is only version 1.6 available for Gen3/Opus

05-14-2011, 09:35 AM	#15
JanG Groupie Posts: 156 Karma: 6266 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: Laptop; Kobo Clara	Thanks for the offer, Flinx, but I'd rather not go back to 1.5 with no folder suppport. I'll keep it in mind though in case I change my mind. --Jan.