topic Re: Tablet Batteries in Electronics

Tablet Batteries

Kachina624 — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:17:40 GMT

My beloved Samsung tablet will not recharge. I thought perhaps I was using the wrong type of cord but I've tried about everything Amazon sells with no results.. These batteries are not supposed to be replaceable but I've seen a replacement advertised and watched a video where the demonstrator changed it in less than 5 min. The hardest part was getting the back off, but the kit includes a tool to help. Reviews were good.

Has anybody done this replacement?

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 01:07:34 GMT

@Kachina624 How old is it? Perhaps time to treat yourself to a newer tablet? My oldest iPad is 7 years old and the battery is still just fine.

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 01:14:13 GMT

I don’t have any experience with a tablet battery replacement, however I did replace the battery in my first kindle. I got the new battery from Amazon and the tool to remove the back. It was easy and the tablet ( an old keyboard ) still works. Of course I’ve updated a couple of times, but I keep that old one charged, just because.

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CinNC — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 02:26:49 GMT

I bought an iPad two years ago as I was too frustrated w/my Samsung tablet battery life.

It can't hurt to try and replace the battery if the replacement kit is not too pricy.

But I still prefer Android to IOS ...but I do plan on taking an iPad class the next time it's offered by the local Senior Citizen Council. I'm guessing that I'm not using my tablet to its fullest capacity.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 03:50:27 GMT

@SeaMaiden. I can't remember whether it's been 3 or 4 years since I bought it on Black Friday from Amazon, so it's not that old. Still zips along very fast so I think it's worth trying to salvage.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 03:56:42 GMT

@CinNC. I think a class is an excellent idea. I don't think most of us use our electronic devices to their capacity. I know my smart phone will do all sorts of things I'll probably never discover.

I also vastly prefer the Android OS. I prefer to stay away from Apple devices.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:00:13 GMT

@QVCkitty1. Sounds like you did exactly what I was asking about. After all, the Kindle is a tablet. You give me some assurance that I can do it too. Thanks.

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Nuttmeg — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:51:09 GMT

I replaced a battery in a Samsung tablet. I used a video from Newpower99. I would not buy from NP99. They charge too much. You only need a product with a decent review.

Enjoy this job.

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Lilysmom — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 09:26:30 GMT

@Kachina624 , I say go for it too. Let us know how it goes. LM

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apple1964 — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 11:27:49 GMT

I would not even bother with that. I would just get a new one. Once the battery goes its a death sentence for these devices. Yours sounds very old? I agree with the other member perhaps, it is time for something new and more updated?

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SilleeMee — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:18:23 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@SeaMaiden. I can't remember whether it's been 3 or 4 years since I bought it on Black Friday from Amazon, so it's not that old. Still zips along very fast so I think it's worth trying to salvage.

That's getting old, I would say. Although my old tablet was still working, it was too old and would not update some of the apps because the OS was too old. The tablet hardware became obsolete and could not handle any android updates. So I had to pitch it. Sometimes you just have to get new stuff...

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Nuttmeg — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:07:27 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
@SeaMaiden. I can't remember whether it's been 3 or 4 years since I bought it on Black Friday from Amazon, so it's not that old. Still zips along very fast so I think it's worth trying to salvage.

That's getting old, I would say. Although my old tablet was still working, it was too old and would not update some of the apps because the OS was too old. The tablet hardware became obsolete and could not handle any android updates. So I had to pitch it. Sometimes you just have to get new stuff...

I would only replace a battery in an Android tablet running 7.0. You can update app on a tablet that is using 6.0.

A battery might cost $20 on Amazon. This is a nice project.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 18:54:28 GMT

@Nuttmeg. Good to know because NP99 is exactly what I was considering. Thanks for the tip.

Re: Tablet Batteries

Kachina624 — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 18:57:38 GMT

@apple1964. The difference is about $30. for a new battery kit versus $300+ for a new tablet. I'll probably give it a try.

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gardenman — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 19:10:31 GMT

Between YouTube and ifixit.com and similar sites, you can find ways to replace just about any battery in any device.

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apple1964 — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 11:26:29 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@apple1964. The difference is about $30. for a new battery kit versus $300+ for a new tablet. I'll probably give it a try.

Fire tablets do not cost 300 dollars. after four years a tablet or any device becomes old I just replace them when they get old with new ones. But, I guess its worth it to see if it works. Good luck to you!