My ipaq 3135 (monochrome screen) ipaq a Li-Polymer battery is dead ;(

[gar598]

are these things under warranty?

I charge the thing for 10 hours then 10 mins later the battery is drained

any advice?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005AAKP/handheldcomputer/002-2599317-8435211

 

[dman]

Open 'er up and see what kind of battery(ies) it uses. Most likely you can replace it w/ some you've salvaged from a cordless phone (or go to a store that sells replacement phone batteries and see if you can find a pack that looks similar in size. You might have to modify it, but, I'd wager your odds are high it can be done.

 

[iamme]

What's an iPaq 5150?

 

[iamme]

It says parts and labor are under warranty for 1 year. How old is your PPC?

If it's been less than a year, call up Compaq.

BTW, your PPC has a Li-Polymer battery, not NiCad (thanks goodness ) So, DON'T open it up! It's a custom designed battery for your iPaq. You won't find it at Radio Shack

 

[gar598]

oh yea - your right again

I think the warranty runs out either late in july or august so I better get on it.

I doubt I have all the documentation but I guess I will give it a shot.


THks

 

[iamme]

Yeah, call up Compaq ASAP! The batteries aren't userreplaceable, so you don't want to get stuck paying for it, when it's out of warranty. Just call them and give 'em the serial number off the back. You'll probably have to send it in (you won't need the documentation or box). They usually send you a box with prepaid shipping (at least they did when I had my iPaq).

 

[gar598]

grr

I bought it July 11 so they say..

so i'm out of luck


i'm not paying $130 bucks for a new battery...I only bought it for $160 anyways.


Maybe I will get a laptop, thks for the help anyways