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exiannyc · 08-03-2018, 01:22 PM

Hi everybody, it is 100% fine with me for anybody to post the information about how I replaced my Boox M96 battery, here or anywhere.

I hope it helped somebody. Vibs62, I am sorry to hear you are having a frustrating time. I had a problem with the device while it was under warranty, and I reported it. They said if I would pay to ship it to China they would repair it and ship it back at their expense. Shipping was a little difficult - I think DHL does not like to ship electronics, something like that - but we managed it, and I have to say they fixed it promptly and shipped it back. I don't remember how long it took or how much it cost.

I also have a Sony T1 reader that is bricked, probably because the battery needs replacing - but you have to do some soldering to change the battery on that one, and I'm not going to do that. Replacing the battery on the M96C is super easy by comparison. Just unplug the old one and plug the new one in.

Full disclosure: Sometimes if my new battery gets completely discharged (if I forget about my reader for a week or two) it won't recharge unless I unscrew the screws, remove the back, unplug the battery, and plug it back in. That process takes about a minute and a half. If I keep the battery from getting all the way to zero, this is not necessary.

Also, if you have a SD memory card, you should remove it before unscrewing and removing the back, and replace it afterwards. Dismount the card first if your unit is powered on or sleeping.

Best of luck to all of you. The M96C is an amazing reader - I read computer software manuals and journal articles a lot, and it's just not the same on a Sony Reader PRS300, which otherwise is my favorite reader of all time. I don't know of any other large format reader at an accessible price point. So if you can extend its life with a new battery, go for it!

sincerely
Christian

08-03-2018, 01:22 PM	#6
exiannyc Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 8158 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New York City Device: Onyx Boox M96C	Hi everybody, it is 100% fine with me for anybody to post the information about how I replaced my Boox M96 battery, here or anywhere. I hope it helped somebody. Vibs62, I am sorry to hear you are having a frustrating time. I had a problem with the device while it was under warranty, and I reported it. They said if I would pay to ship it to China they would repair it and ship it back at their expense. Shipping was a little difficult - I think DHL does not like to ship electronics, something like that - but we managed it, and I have to say they fixed it promptly and shipped it back. I don't remember how long it took or how much it cost. I also have a Sony T1 reader that is bricked, probably because the battery needs replacing - but you have to do some soldering to change the battery on that one, and I'm not going to do that. Replacing the battery on the M96C is super easy by comparison. Just unplug the old one and plug the new one in. Full disclosure: Sometimes if my new battery gets completely discharged (if I forget about my reader for a week or two) it won't recharge unless I unscrew the screws, remove the back, unplug the battery, and plug it back in. That process takes about a minute and a half. If I keep the battery from getting all the way to zero, this is not necessary. Also, if you have a SD memory card, you should remove it before unscrewing and removing the back, and replace it afterwards. Dismount the card first if your unit is powered on or sleeping. Best of luck to all of you. The M96C is an amazing reader - I read computer software manuals and journal articles a lot, and it's just not the same on a Sony Reader PRS300, which otherwise is my favorite reader of all time. I don't know of any other large format reader at an accessible price point. So if you can extend its life with a new battery, go for it! sincerely Christian