360 Battery Source

3dusty · 02-17-2011, 01:04 PM

After many, many hours the battery is not holding a charge like it should. No store in my "small" town had one. Anyone know of a good source to order from.
Thanks

Jabby · 02-17-2011, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3dusty

After many, many hours the battery is not holding a charge like it should. No store in my "small" town had one. Anyone know of a good source to order from.
Thanks

I tried to take the back off my 360 to see what kind of battery it used. I found a notch where I could get a fingernail in but was afraid to exert to much pressure lest I break it. So, I guess I can't help.

Regards - John

fjtorres · 02-18-2011, 06:56 AM

The cover slides down with a bit of firm pressure.
The reset buton resides next to the battery so it says good things about the PB360 if you've never removed the cover.

Mickey330 · 02-18-2011, 07:59 AM

But where can you find a replacement battery? I've looked all over the various "official" Pocketbook sites ... can't find where to purchase one.

Anyone know?

Thanks.

Marilyn

fjtorres · 02-18-2011, 02:33 PM

Apparently it is only available direct from the manufacturer in China.
It is labeled h503456.
They are quite affordable, US$2-6 depending on volume.
Unfortunately, I think a group buy is probably not in the cards; their minimum order is 1000 units

Still, if anybody wants to look into it:
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/33...9_1000mAh.html

Billi · 02-18-2011, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey330

But where can you find a replacement battery? I've looked all over the various "official" Pocketbook sites ... can't find where to purchase one.
Anyone know?

I'm not 100% sure but as Pocketbook 360 and Cybook Opus are principially the same device (only the form factor and the firmware are different) they probably use the same battery. Bookeen sells it on their site, but it is a little bit expensive. But maybe you can check the specifications and search at other places.

Jabby · 02-19-2011, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjtorres

The cover slides down with a bit of firm pressure.
The reset buton resides next to the battery so it says good things about the PB360 if you've never removed the cover.

Speaking of timely! An hour after I read your message my 360 froze and I had to use the reset button.
The location of the reset switch and how to get at it, at this point in time, is almost serendipitous.
Regards - John

Serena · 02-19-2011, 04:45 AM

I would try emailing USA customer service.

service@pocketbook-usa.com

Let us know what they say!

3dusty · 02-21-2011, 12:34 PM

I did email pocketbook usa and they do have batteries. So I have one on the way.
Can't wait as I can only get about 1,000 pages before I need a recharge.

Mickey330 · 02-23-2011, 08:04 AM

So now, my next question is: How long can you keep and unused battery around before it becomes useless? As in, not use it, but keep it for a spare for the future. Can you seal it up and put it in the freezer/fridge or something?

I ask becaue the PB360 is exACTly what I want for a book reader. Mainly for all the configurable buttons (and other things to change) - and the cover. It reads books. That's all I need/want. But, I don't trust any company to not "improve" and muck up a perfectly good (for me) device. Thus, my want for a battery for future use.

So, can I save a battery for the future without ruining the battery?

Thanks.

Marilyn

Guns4Hire · 05-09-2011, 02:42 AM

http://www.sparkfun.com/products/339

I think this is the same battery that is used for the PB360. Costs around 12 dollars, dont know what the shipping is. Also it seems the connector is possible the right type of connector as well.

I am going to be needing one of these very soon. Since my new replacement PB360 for some reason came with a battery that right from the start didn't charge correctly.

askyn · 06-02-2011, 02:52 PM

Just wondering if anyone knows of a replacement battery for the pb360 that has a higher amp hour life then the standard battery? in the same form factor.

The original batter is a 1000mAh battery ( h503456 Polymer Lithium Ion Battery ).

It would be nice if when we have to replace the battery if we could get a higher amp hour version to replace the standard battery with to increase the time between charges even more.

Guns4Hire · 06-22-2011, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guns4Hire

http://www.sparkfun.com/products/339

I think this is the same battery that is used for the PB360. Costs around 12 dollars, dont know what the shipping is. Also it seems the connector is possible the right type of connector as well.

I am going to be needing one of these very soon. Since my new replacement PB360 for some reason came with a battery that right from the start didn't charge correctly.

Thought I would update my post. I ended up not getting a replacement battery because the battery fixed itself. LOL no idea how it just started working properly.

Billi · 06-22-2011, 03:22 AM

Maybe it is of some interest for European users:

According to this post in the German forum

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...06&postcount=3

Pocketbook Germany is selling replacement batteries now, too. Their price is 15 Euros.

paola · 06-22-2011, 03:29 AM

thanks for the heads up Billi, this is very good to know!

02-17-2011, 01:04 PM	#1
3dusty Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 528520 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arkansas Device: Google Nexus 7	Battery Source After many, many hours the battery is not holding a charge like it should. No store in my "small" town had one. Anyone know of a good source to order from. Thanks

02-18-2011, 06:56 AM	#3
fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	The cover slides down with a bit of firm pressure. The reset buton resides next to the battery so it says good things about the PB360 if you've never removed the cover. Last edited by fjtorres; 02-18-2011 at 02:12 PM. Reason: typo

05-09-2011, 02:42 AM	#11
Guns4Hire Reading...Since 1970 Posts: 610 Karma: 7819 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nova Air C, Nova Pro, LifebookMars, BoyueT62+ Glowlight, NST, PB360	http://www.sparkfun.com/products/339 I think this is the same battery that is used for the PB360. Costs around 12 dollars, dont know what the shipping is. Also it seems the connector is possible the right type of connector as well. I am going to be needing one of these very soon. Since my new replacement PB360 for some reason came with a battery that right from the start didn't charge correctly. Last edited by Guns4Hire; 05-09-2011 at 02:49 AM.

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fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	Apparently it is only available direct from the manufacturer in China. It is labeled h503456. They are quite affordable, US$2-6 depending on volume. Unfortunately, I think a group buy is probably not in the cards; their minimum order is 1000 units Still, if anybody wants to look into it: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/33...9_1000mAh.html

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Serena Zealot Posts: 109 Karma: 554408 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kansas City, KS USA Device: Kobo Aura One	I would try emailing USA customer service. service@pocketbook-usa.com Let us know what they say!

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3dusty Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 528520 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arkansas Device: Google Nexus 7	I did email pocketbook usa and they do have batteries. So I have one on the way. Can't wait as I can only get about 1,000 pages before I need a recharge.

02-23-2011, 08:04 AM	#10
Mickey330 Addict Posts: 378 Karma: 1107420 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Western New York state (USA) Device: Kindle Oasis & the Kindle app on iDevices	So now, my next question is: How long can you keep and unused battery around before it becomes useless? As in, not use it, but keep it for a spare for the future. Can you seal it up and put it in the freezer/fridge or something? I ask becaue the PB360 is exACTly what I want for a book reader. Mainly for all the configurable buttons (and other things to change) - and the cover. It reads books. That's all I need/want. But, I don't trust any company to not "improve" and muck up a perfectly good (for me) device. Thus, my want for a battery for future use. So, can I save a battery for the future without ruining the battery? Thanks. Marilyn

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askyn Addict Posts: 300 Karma: 1006538 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen)	Just wondering if anyone knows of a replacement battery for the pb360 that has a higher amp hour life then the standard battery? in the same form factor. The original batter is a 1000mAh battery ( h503456 Polymer Lithium Ion Battery ). It would be nice if when we have to replace the battery if we could get a higher amp hour version to replace the standard battery with to increase the time between charges even more.

06-22-2011, 03:22 AM	#14
Billi Wizard Posts: 3,388 Karma: 14190103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berlin Device: Cybook, iRex, PB, Onyx	Maybe it is of some interest for European users: According to this post in the German forum https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...06&postcount=3 Pocketbook Germany is selling replacement batteries now, too. Their price is 15 Euros.

06-22-2011, 03:29 AM	#15
paola Wizard Posts: 2,824 Karma: 5843878 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Device: Pocketbook Pro 903, (beloved Pocketbook 360 RIP), Kobo Mini, Kobo Aura	thanks for the heads up Billi, this is very good to know!

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