new EU directive concerning battery replaceability - Page 2

Shaggy · 04-15-2009, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EowynCarter

How hard is the diy method ? Where to get battery ?

See here:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26505

ProDigit · 04-15-2009, 10:46 PM

+1, the easiest will be to find a battery, & do some soldering.

Batteries: 'bout 2 x $15
fine soldering iron: $20
soldering lead: $5
Perhaps some soldering grease: $5

Total $60; though most people have some form of soldering iron at home,or can lend it from a friend, so don't need to pay extra for them.

It would be better if the battery had an internal USB port plug that would fit eg: this (or a smaller) type of cable:

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04-15-2009, 10:46 PM	#17
ProDigit Karmaniac Posts: 2,553 Karma: 11499146 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami FL Device: PRS-505, Jetbook, + Mini, +Color, Astak Ez Reader Pro, PPW1, Aura H2O	+1, the easiest will be to find a battery, & do some soldering. Batteries: 'bout 2 x $15 fine soldering iron: $20 soldering lead: $5 Perhaps some soldering grease: $5 Total $60; though most people have some form of soldering iron at home,or can lend it from a friend, so don't need to pay extra for them. It would be better if the battery had an internal USB port plug that would fit eg: this (or a smaller) type of cable:

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