08-21-2009, 12:45 PM | #31 |
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Finding the battery is easy. Now, replacing it in my reader is the scary thing. I found detailed instructions a while back for how to do this. "Take care" was the term used many times in the procedure. IOW, this is difficult for the average person. And, I am a former technician. And, yes, you can send it to Sony for service. Shipping and everything was $280.00, the price of a new reader. My opinion: A huge oversight for Sony. Or, was it intentional?????
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08-21-2009, 01:06 PM | #32 |
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You might be able to get a refurbished unit from Sony for a lot less.
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10-10-2009, 07:16 AM | #33 |
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There's a teardown of the 505 that Igorsk posted here. To replace the battery you will only need to go up to step 9.
Frankly, it all looks pretty straight-forward. Only one ZIF-connector needs to be detached and the battery itself has a proper connector. If you can replace the battery in an iPod you should have no difficulty changing this one. I'd recommend using a thin plastic spudger to work off the top and bottom panels so you don't scratch the finish. |
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10-11-2009, 07:15 AM | #35 | |
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Here's an example. |
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10-11-2009, 07:31 AM | #36 | |
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10-11-2009, 07:38 AM | #37 |
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And then there is the actual service manual as linked in this thread:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26279 |
10-16-2009, 02:50 PM | #38 |
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I inquired about battery replacement a year ago. I got the impression Sony didn't want to to talk about it. Finally got an answer. Send it in for a new battery for about $275.00! Obviously that is not an option. So, I made inquiries on this board and elsewhere. Mostly, I was ignored. So, I bought a PRS505 manual with thoughts of replacing it myself. My opinion is that it is doable. But, it is risky!! I found one step-by-step method. It was downright scary! They recommended new insulators, spacers, etc., etc.
So, I am of the impression that Sony wants to 'keep it quiet.' I have really enjoyed my reader. I have about 60 books stored on it. But, had I known about the battery up front, I would not have bought it!!!!! |
10-16-2009, 03:13 PM | #39 |
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It's planned obsolescence. They expect something new/better/improved to replace it before the battery dies.....
I kinda agree with the rate of change of electronics these days. |
11-21-2009, 08:14 AM | #40 |
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I totally agree. If I had known the battery life was not 1/5 the touted 7000 pages and that the battery can't really be replaced unless you work in the Sony factory and have done 1100 of them, then I woul never have bought one. Not having a pop-out battery like many other small electronic devices is a scam in my book. Call it what you want that is what I believe it is.
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11-21-2009, 12:14 PM | #42 |
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Yep, I'm with DRMoze. I'm sure there's going to be a much better reader I'm going to want to purchase well before my battery dies. I've got a Sony Clie that is maybe 5 years old with a built in battery and it's still going strong. To each his own.
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11-21-2009, 12:20 PM | #43 |
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It's a silly thing to complain about after buying a device. If someone wants a device with a user-replaceable battery, there are plenty to choose from. Why buy a Sony at all if you want a device with a replaceable battery?
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12-02-2009, 03:08 PM | #44 |
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Supposedly, the PRS-900 will have a user replaceable battery.
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12-30-2009, 01:10 PM | #45 |
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batteries are replaceable for about 20.00 just don't know how to open the case on the prs 505
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