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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.

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.