12-28-2017, 03:19 AM | #46 |
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Do a ebay search for "Sony PRS-950" and multiple offers for battery replacements appear, claiming to be new production. Replacement How to videos are available on Youtube. Screen replacements available too.
Going to order both for my PRS-950 which has some dead spots on the screen and minimal battery charge retention. |
12-28-2017, 05:32 AM | #47 |
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I did a search on Youtube and I did not see any battery replacement videos. Please provide link(s). Thanks.
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In regards to your PRS-950, have you considered using an external battery back up charger as a possible workaround? http://www.ebay.com/itm/AA-Battery-B...-Sony-Reader-P |
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12-28-2017, 11:14 AM | #49 | |
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Or if the price of that battery is too high for you, here's one on eBay that's $12 shipped and includes tools. |
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12-29-2017, 04:00 AM | #51 |
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My error. 3 Amazon sellers for the battery plus some ebay sources, 1700 MAH. I was told Youtube had a video but cannot find it. I am told that the PRS-650 is similar construction and Youtube does have a battery replacement video for it which I will try and use. I have ordered a battery as my 950 is losing charge in 2 days currently. For use it can attach to a Anker or other rechargeable battery pack as a emergency solution.
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For those looking to add to their Sony Reader collection, Shop Goodwill (shopgoodwill.com) currently has PRS-300s (nearly always available), a 500, two 505s, two 600s and a 700 all currently up for auction. Search for "Sony PRS" and "Sony Reader" (each search will produce slightly different results). Do the 505s have the same type of screen as the 300s?
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12-29-2017, 07:44 AM | #53 |
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I say don't buy a 300, 505, 600, 700, or 900. In fact, don't buy any Sony Reader before the x50 series.
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If the 505 had a screen similar in quality to the 300 and also played audio, that might not be a bad compromise. I'm thinking of a specific use for it. |
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The 505 is not nice due to having an old version of RMDSK. The x50 line has a newer RMDSK, but not new enough to support hyphenation. The 505's RMDSK doesn't even support justification. The x50 was was where that came about. The T3 is the only Sony that supports hyphenation and by then, it wasn't sold in the US. |
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cameron-Sin...MAAOSwr7ZW4nSg Installing it looks like it requires working with about four screws and approximately 10 minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr0B2bT9UGs I just got my 350 delivered today. I like it a lot. |
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And murky. I agree, it's not a good reading experience. Which is a shame because the 600's build is really nice.
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