REB 1200 charging batteries

nerys · 01-01-2007, 03:58 AM

I have an REB1200 that I would love to revive. IT seems I have always had this problem. I can not recharge the battery UNLESS the unit is ON (odd I don't know why) and now since all my batteries are totally flat I can not "charge" the unit up and turn it on.

Suggestions ? is anyone local to South Earstern PA who could make charge my batteries for me ? a way to charge the batteries outside the unit ?

Any suggestions ?

I heard gemstar still has these available for the $35 replacement thing for wonky units ? how do I contact them ? though I now have a sony reader I still would like to keep my 1200 alive :-)

Chris Taylor
http://www.nerys.com

ashkulz · 01-02-2007, 06:25 AM

Well, you can get a original battery from here for $80. You could also try to search Google for the battery part number EB750 and see if you can get a better price :-)

nerys · 01-02-2007, 10:16 AM

my batteries are fine in fact I have 2 brand new never used ones. the problem is the unit itself. it will not charge UNLESS its turned on (I have no idea why it just won't) and since all my batts are too dead to turn on .....

Chris Taylor
http://www.nerys.com/

ritibelle · 01-12-2007, 12:55 PM

Do you have the lastest firmware?
I heard someplace that some version of the firmware had this problem.

Rita

nerys · 01-12-2007, 03:43 PM

Hmmm not sure thought it would not help me right now since I can not turn it on :-) hehe

if I ever get it on I would be sure to check - I know its new enough that I can put files on the CF card and it will import them ??

ritibelle · 01-12-2007, 04:43 PM

Have you tried pluging it in and leaving it overnight?
When I bought mine I also couldn't turn it on (drained battery probably) but after leaving it pluged in I had no problem.
Other then trying this I can only suggest asking someone you know who has a REB1200 to charge your battery on their machine and then putting it on yours and see if it works.

01-01-2007, 03:58 AM	#1
nerys Addict Posts: 243 Karma: 48 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: PRS 500 - REB 1200	REB 1200 charging batteries I have an REB1200 that I would love to revive. IT seems I have always had this problem. I can not recharge the battery UNLESS the unit is ON (odd I don't know why) and now since all my batteries are totally flat I can not "charge" the unit up and turn it on. Suggestions ? is anyone local to South Earstern PA who could make charge my batteries for me ? a way to charge the batteries outside the unit ? Any suggestions ? I heard gemstar still has these available for the $35 replacement thing for wonky units ? how do I contact them ? though I now have a sony reader I still would like to keep my 1200 alive :-) Chris Taylor http://www.nerys.com

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01-02-2007, 06:25 AM	#2
ashkulz Addict Posts: 350 Karma: 705 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Kindle 1/REB 1200	Well, you can get a original battery from here for $80. You could also try to search Google for the battery part number EB750 and see if you can get a better price :-)

01-02-2007, 10:16 AM	#3
nerys Addict Posts: 243 Karma: 48 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: PRS 500 - REB 1200	my batteries are fine in fact I have 2 brand new never used ones. the problem is the unit itself. it will not charge UNLESS its turned on (I have no idea why it just won't) and since all my batts are too dead to turn on ..... Chris Taylor http://www.nerys.com/

01-12-2007, 12:55 PM	#4
ritibelle Member Posts: 20 Karma: 204 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leiria, Portugal Device: Reb1100, Reb1200, Ebw1150, Sony 505	Do you have the lastest firmware? I heard someplace that some version of the firmware had this problem. Rita

01-12-2007, 03:43 PM	#5
nerys Addict Posts: 243 Karma: 48 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: PRS 500 - REB 1200	Hmmm not sure thought it would not help me right now since I can not turn it on :-) hehe if I ever get it on I would be sure to check - I know its new enough that I can put files on the CF card and it will import them ??

01-12-2007, 04:43 PM	#6
ritibelle Member Posts: 20 Karma: 204 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leiria, Portugal Device: Reb1100, Reb1200, Ebw1150, Sony 505	Have you tried pluging it in and leaving it overnight? When I bought mine I also couldn't turn it on (drained battery probably) but after leaving it pluged in I had no problem. Other then trying this I can only suggest asking someone you know who has a REB1200 to charge your battery on their machine and then putting it on yours and see if it works.

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