10-16-2010, 10:57 AM | #1 |
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Jetbook battery.
Does anyone know if the Jet-book battery is replaceable or if they can put a new one in for you. or do they just expect you to throw it out like Kobo?
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10-16-2010, 01:18 PM | #2 |
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I have seen "kits" for sale for around 30$ where you could replace it.
I suspect that it will void any warranty if you open it up. So I'd wait till that is up. Or I do believe that Ectaco has a "trade in" program also. But you'd have to talk to them about specifics. Would love to see a "refurbish" program where you send them an older jetbook they put in a new battery, update the firmware, etc for a reasonable fee. |
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10-16-2010, 02:55 PM | #3 |
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Mayhap you should look into the JetBook Lite? It uses easily replaced AAs, which can be rechargeables.
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10-16-2010, 09:53 PM | #4 |
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The battery can be replaced, but getting the case open (without damaging it) requires the right tools. Something similar to these; http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3006 (those are not the ones I used and might not be strong enough. I don't recall where I got mine.) There are screws under the rubber "feet" on the back. Remove those first (stick a needle into them from the side and pry up gently). Once open, the battery is rather simple to remove/replace.
Opening it will probably void the warranty though. I would contact Ectaco first, especially if it is still under warranty. Last edited by MR. Pockets; 10-16-2010 at 10:02 PM. |
10-17-2010, 08:13 PM | #5 |
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Thanks guys. I already have the Lite and was wondering about the Pro as it is currently cheaper than the Lite. I appreciate the link for the tools.
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