Sony PRS-505 battery replacement - Page 2

JSWolf · 03-19-2008, 12:32 PM

That is a really good idea to measure the battery to try to find a replacement that's cheaper.

AlexM · 03-26-2008, 03:07 PM

Thanks for the reply. The Kindle replacement battery is around $19.00, so I tend to disagree that $70 for a Sony battery is "reasonable".

HarryT · 03-26-2008, 03:11 PM

On the other hand, a CyBook Gen3 battery is about $62. "Reasonableness" is all in the eye of the beholder. A Kindle battery only costs $19? Wow - that is cheap!

brecklundin · 03-27-2008, 02:37 AM

well, my extra batteries for my Nokia N800 were $30ish each for OEM genuine Nokia batteries (not knock-off's) and these are the very common BP-5L LI-ON Poly batteries.

So, the $70ish for the Sony battery is close to reasonable. Perhaps some place somewhere sells them for less but until Sony drops the cost to replace the battery the $70 will remain a bargain by comparison.

The cost is simply how Sony does business. Supposedly the battery on my nx73v was not user replaceable and Sony wanted about $200 to replace it...found a new genuine Sony OEM for something like $15.

Remember Sony does almost no repair work themselves. They contract with "authorized" service centers and setup fixed fee schedules. So, basically people pay Sony a cut as well as the repair center a cut...and since everyone works on a percentage these days we get to pay a mark up on a mark up...

badspell68 · 03-28-2008, 09:04 AM

So, do we have a legitimate replacement battery for the Sony PRS-500 here? Is this something that will actually work or speculation?

NatCh · 03-28-2008, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badspell68

So, do we have a legitimate replacement battery for the Sony PRS-500 here? Is this something that will actually work or speculation?

Well, going on the fact that Sony is selling this one as a replacement, I'm going to go waaaay out on a limb here and say "yes."

badspell68 · 04-04-2008, 08:00 AM

So, to recap...What battery will work as a replacement for the PRS-500?

NatCh · 04-04-2008, 12:39 PM

Sony is listing another part number as a PRS500 battery replacement. It's $82. (we do know that there's no functional difference between the PRS500 and the PRS500U2 -- the U2 was a marketing package change, not a "real" one)

I thought we'd established that both the 500 and 505 used the same battery, but it's apparently possible that they're different.

netbookbattery · 12-22-2008, 07:38 PM

That's incredible! The cost for such li-Polymer rechargeable battery is at most USD4.00. The Kindle battery is just USD19 on its site. Sony always grab big money from its accessories. Kindle is great

Harry001 · 12-22-2008, 10:02 PM

that sony-reader-prs-505-emergency-aa-battery-extender is a good thing.
I have one for my palmone lifedrive. With 4 AA Batteries I can charge my PDA 4 to 6 times, depending on the quality of the batteries.
Bought it three years ago on e-bay and will buy this one for the 505 for sure!
My PDA charges within 30 minutes and I can use it during charging.

In that link they show the wrong adapter! The one they have looks to me like sony-erikson cell phone adapter.

take care

harry

JSWolf · 02-11-2009, 12:15 PM

From BatteryShip.com you can get a new battery for the 500 or 505. The cost is $27.95 for one. If you purchase 2 you ge a 10% discount and the shipping is no more for 2 then for 1. Now does anyone have directions on opening the 505?

http://www.batteryship.com/htmlos/ht...83212113864300

jj2me · 02-11-2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Now does anyone have directions on opening the 505?

This thread gives links and refers in words to this thread containing the 505 service manual.

allon_pan · 06-19-2009, 12:17 PM

you can have the 505 battery info here:
http://www.batteryship.com/htmlos/ht...Reader+PRS-505

the model type is 323450-A7T, cost about 5 US$ in China. Following is an working instruction of battery replacement (with pics), sorry it's in Chinese

http://www.hi-pda.com/forum/viewthre...&extra=&page=1

Ronzzz · 08-20-2009, 01:53 PM

I got the same problem! Got about $800.00 worth of books stored, and the battery is getting weak. Sony does not like to comment on this. I wonder is it was part of the design to ensure on-going revenue. I am real angry about it. But, let the buyer beware!!
I may try to replace it myself. It looks risky, but there are not any options that I can see!

purl4peace · 08-20-2009, 10:58 PM

The phrase "planned obsolescence" is particularly relevant here, I believe.

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03-19-2008, 12:32 PM	#16
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,782 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	That is a really good idea to measure the battery to try to find a replacement that's cheaper.

03-26-2008, 03:07 PM	#17
AlexM Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Kindle 1 (Have 2)	Thanks for the reply. The Kindle replacement battery is around $19.00, so I tend to disagree that $70 for a Sony battery is "reasonable".

03-26-2008, 03:11 PM	#18
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	On the other hand, a CyBook Gen3 battery is about $62. "Reasonableness" is all in the eye of the beholder. A Kindle battery only costs $19? Wow - that is cheap!

03-27-2008, 02:37 AM	#19
brecklundin Banned Posts: 1,906 Karma: 15348 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: mine	well, my extra batteries for my Nokia N800 were $30ish each for OEM genuine Nokia batteries (not knock-off's) and these are the very common BP-5L LI-ON Poly batteries. So, the $70ish for the Sony battery is close to reasonable. Perhaps some place somewhere sells them for less but until Sony drops the cost to replace the battery the $70 will remain a bargain by comparison. The cost is simply how Sony does business. Supposedly the battery on my nx73v was not user replaceable and Sony wanted about $200 to replace it...found a new genuine Sony OEM for something like $15. Remember Sony does almost no repair work themselves. They contract with "authorized" service centers and setup fixed fee schedules. So, basically people pay Sony a cut as well as the repair center a cut...and since everyone works on a percentage these days we get to pay a mark up on a mark up...

03-28-2008, 09:04 AM	#20
badspell68 Scifi is a Digital World Posts: 38 Karma: 102 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Device: PRS-505	So, do we have a legitimate replacement battery for the Sony PRS-500 here? Is this something that will actually work or speculation?

04-04-2008, 08:00 AM	#22
badspell68 Scifi is a Digital World Posts: 38 Karma: 102 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Device: PRS-505	So, to recap...What battery will work as a replacement for the PRS-500?

04-04-2008, 12:39 PM	#23
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Sony is listing another part number as a PRS500 battery replacement. It's $82. (we do know that there's no functional difference between the PRS500 and the PRS500U2 -- the U2 was a marketing package change, not a "real" one) I thought we'd established that both the 500 and 505 used the same battery, but it's apparently possible that they're different.

12-22-2008, 07:38 PM	#24
netbookbattery Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: kindle	That's incredible! The cost for such li-Polymer rechargeable battery is at most USD4.00. The Kindle battery is just USD19 on its site. Sony always grab big money from its accessories. Kindle is great

12-22-2008, 10:02 PM	#25
Harry001 Addict Posts: 210 Karma: 729 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tehran/Iran - new posting 2024 Device: Nook glow light 3, 3+ and 4+, Tolino Epos 1, 2 and 3	that sony-reader-prs-505-emergency-aa-battery-extender is a good thing. I have one for my palmone lifedrive. With 4 AA Batteries I can charge my PDA 4 to 6 times, depending on the quality of the batteries. Bought it three years ago on e-bay and will buy this one for the 505 for sure! My PDA charges within 30 minutes and I can use it during charging. In that link they show the wrong adapter! The one they have looks to me like sony-erikson cell phone adapter. take care harry

02-11-2009, 12:15 PM	#26
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,782 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	From BatteryShip.com you can get a new battery for the 500 or 505. The cost is $27.95 for one. If you purchase 2 you ge a 10% discount and the shipping is no more for 2 then for 1. Now does anyone have directions on opening the 505? http://www.batteryship.com/htmlos/ht...83212113864300

06-19-2009, 12:17 PM	#28
allon_pan Member Posts: 14 Karma: 468 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shenzhen, China Device: Sony PRS 505	you can have the 505 battery info here: http://www.batteryship.com/htmlos/ht...Reader+PRS-505 the model type is 323450-A7T, cost about 5 US$ in China. Following is an working instruction of battery replacement (with pics), sorry it's in Chinese http://www.hi-pda.com/forum/viewthre...&extra=&page=1

08-20-2009, 01:53 PM	#29
Ronzzz Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: PRS505	I got the same problem! Got about $800.00 worth of books stored, and the battery is getting weak. Sony does not like to comment on this. I wonder is it was part of the design to ensure on-going revenue. I am real angry about it. But, let the buyer beware!! I may try to replace it myself. It looks risky, but there are not any options that I can see!

08-20-2009, 10:58 PM	#30
purl4peace Mommy of Many Interests Posts: 139 Karma: 660 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wake Forest, NC Device: Kindle DX, Sony PRS-505, Cybook Gen3	The phrase "planned obsolescence" is particularly relevant here, I believe.