Jetbook battery.

chas0039 · 10-16-2010, 10:57 AM

Does anyone know if the Jet-book battery is replaceable or if they can put a new one in for you. or do they just expect you to throw it out like Kobo?

Thanks

GhostHawk · 10-16-2010, 01:18 PM

I have seen "kits" for sale for around 30$ where you could replace it.

I suspect that it will void any warranty if you open it up. So I'd wait till that is up.
Or I do believe that Ectaco has a "trade in" program also. But you'd have to talk to them about specifics.

Would love to see a "refurbish" program where you send them an older jetbook they put in a new battery, update the firmware, etc for a reasonable fee.

Lady Fitzgerald · 10-16-2010, 02:55 PM

Mayhap you should look into the JetBook Lite? It uses easily replaced AAs, which can be rechargeables.

MR. Pockets · 10-16-2010, 09:53 PM

The battery can be replaced, but getting the case open (without damaging it) requires the right tools. Something similar to these; http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3006 (those are not the ones I used and might not be strong enough. I don't recall where I got mine.) There are screws under the rubber "feet" on the back. Remove those first (stick a needle into them from the side and pry up gently). Once open, the battery is rather simple to remove/replace.

Opening it will probably void the warranty though. I would contact Ectaco first, especially if it is still under warranty.

chas0039 · 10-17-2010, 08:13 PM

Thanks guys. I already have the Lite and was wondering about the Pro as it is currently cheaper than the Lite. I appreciate the link for the tools.

10-16-2010, 10:57 AM	#1
chas0039 Sceptic Posts: 573 Karma: 73436 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Lake Device: rooted Nooks, retired. JetBook Lite, Kindle 3, 4, Kobo Nia, Libra H2O.	Jetbook battery. Does anyone know if the Jet-book battery is replaceable or if they can put a new one in for you. or do they just expect you to throw it out like Kobo? Thanks

10-16-2010, 09:53 PM	#4
MR. Pockets Addict Posts: 216 Karma: 4320 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Idaho, USA Device: Kobo Touch, Aluratek Libre Pro	The battery can be replaced, but getting the case open (without damaging it) requires the right tools. Something similar to these; http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3006 (those are not the ones I used and might not be strong enough. I don't recall where I got mine.) There are screws under the rubber "feet" on the back. Remove those first (stick a needle into them from the side and pry up gently). Once open, the battery is rather simple to remove/replace. Opening it will probably void the warranty though. I would contact Ectaco first, especially if it is still under warranty. Last edited by MR. Pockets; 10-16-2010 at 10:02 PM.

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10-16-2010, 01:18 PM	#2
GhostHawk Data Privateer! Posts: 586 Karma: 62887 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fargo ND Device: Ectaco Jetbook& Jetbook Lite	I have seen "kits" for sale for around 30$ where you could replace it. I suspect that it will void any warranty if you open it up. So I'd wait till that is up. Or I do believe that Ectaco has a "trade in" program also. But you'd have to talk to them about specifics. Would love to see a "refurbish" program where you send them an older jetbook they put in a new battery, update the firmware, etc for a reasonable fee.

10-16-2010, 02:55 PM	#3
Lady Fitzgerald Wizard Posts: 2,013 Karma: 251649 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tempe, AZ, USA, Earth Device: JetBook Lite (away from home) + 1 spare, 32" TV (at home)	Mayhap you should look into the JetBook Lite? It uses easily replaced AAs, which can be rechargeables.

10-17-2010, 08:13 PM	#5
chas0039 Sceptic Posts: 573 Karma: 73436 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Lake Device: rooted Nooks, retired. JetBook Lite, Kindle 3, 4, Kobo Nia, Libra H2O.	Thanks guys. I already have the Lite and was wondering about the Pro as it is currently cheaper than the Lite. I appreciate the link for the tools.

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