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wingmongyee · 08-08-2019, 06:32 PM

@THARGOR. I recently replaced the battery on my Glo HD - really easy to do. The battery costed about $27AUD. It's like I've got a brand new reader. On the first full charge, I got over 5 weeks of reading time (I read at least one hour a day every day). I'm now into my second full charge and I expect it will last longer as the info that came with the battery explains that the battery will be at full capacity only after a few full charges.
Like you, I had to recharge the battery every 3 to 4 days prior to replacing it. I ordered the new battery and by the time it arrived (it took a couple of weeks) I had to recharge every day!
So if your considering getting a new reader because the Glo HD no longer keeps its charge, I suggest you replace the battery instead. And there's really no need to buy a second hand Glo HD when you can just put a brand new battery in yours. Cheers. And good luck and good reading whatever you decide.

08-08-2019, 06:32 PM	#39
wingmongyee Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 15320 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kobo Glo HD	@THARGOR. I recently replaced the battery on my Glo HD - really easy to do. The battery costed about $27AUD. It's like I've got a brand new reader. On the first full charge, I got over 5 weeks of reading time (I read at least one hour a day every day). I'm now into my second full charge and I expect it will last longer as the info that came with the battery explains that the battery will be at full capacity only after a few full charges. Like you, I had to recharge the battery every 3 to 4 days prior to replacing it. I ordered the new battery and by the time it arrived (it took a couple of weeks) I had to recharge every day! So if your considering getting a new reader because the Glo HD no longer keeps its charge, I suggest you replace the battery instead. And there's really no need to buy a second hand Glo HD when you can just put a brand new battery in yours. Cheers. And good luck and good reading whatever you decide. Last edited by wingmongyee; 08-08-2019 at 06:36 PM.