Laptop Battery??

Big Nelly

Ok picked up a Tecra 8100 Toshiba Laptop for the girlfriend second hand about a month ago!! now she was using it and kept it plugged in all the time so when she finally unplugged it the battery was f**ked.....holds a charge for about 20 mins and then bang....turns itself off.....was wondering does anyone know a good place to get replacement batteries???? bloke I got it off said because I didnt say anything in the first 2 weeks then he cant replace it for me

gaui3d0pnbz86o

bms sound like the guys for the job, www.bms.ie

they are the tosh repair and parts depo. all good chaps there and they'll have the battery you need.


tom

Tom Dunne

Also try www.laptopbits.co.uk - they have a wide range of stuff and provide a prompt service.

scargill

also eurobatteries

site is noddy but they have good range and prompt delivery

Sherifu

last time i got my battery here.
was very happy with it.

Big Nelly

Thanks will have a look!!

Bri

scargill wrote:

also eurobatteries

site is noddy but they have good range and prompt delivery

I'm guessing you've bought from them then?

scargill

I'm guessing you've bought from them then?

yes - for laptops , mobile phones, bios, rechargeables for digital cams, etc.

Saruman

I heard leaving them in a freezer in an airtight bag (pushing all the air out) has been known to make them work again! Must try it with my mums Gateway laptop.

Big Nelly

Saruman wrote:

I heard leaving them in a freezer in an airtight bag (pushing all the air out) has been known to make them work again! Must try it with my mums Gateway laptop.

Worth a try I suppose!!

Goodshape

Is it better to charge until full, then run off the battery? I would have thought running off the A/C would lengthen the overall life-time of the battery, not visa-versa.

Big Nelly

Might be getting one from US.....has anyone shipped batteries from the US before? do you know what the customs will charge?? or is there a way like with the mobiles to get it thru??? e.g. Battery for Bday present worth 30 dollers!!

Bri

Goodshape wrote:

Is it better to charge until full, then run off the battery? I would have thought running off the A/C would lengthen the overall life-time of the battery, not visa-versa.

Well I thought removing the battery was obviously over cautious but nope! Seems like everytime the battery kicks in for a bit and drains the power recharges it and so on and so on until 6months+ later you've got an empty battery!

I can't find a replacement for my Compaq Presario 900 laptop battery anywhere in 6 months. Even HP are pretty useless. I've mailed all the sites above cos there's still no sign of it up there...and yes I have the battery code and all.

Big Nelly

Bri wrote:

I can't find a replacement for my Compaq Presario 900 laptop battery anywhere in 6 months. Even HP are pretty useless. I've mailed all the sites above cos there's still no sign of it up there...and yes I have the battery code and all.

Try ebay in US.....seems to be a lot of batteries there available...

Bri

Thanks. Still no luck.

Infact laptopbits got back to me and said they can order it for £115 sterling + VAT + P&P which I'm considering it just seems like an awful lot.

What do you think, considering the fact there's no other opportunities?

Edit: Got HP to give me a number for their hardware order people and cang get it delivered in 2 days for 150+VAT.

ciasto

Just get it on Ebay if its over 50 euro they might charge you customs here but I doubt it. I get lot of stuff from there, but make sure you ask about the shipping first.

scargill

http://jandrew-elec.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Toshiba_41.html

104 euro + VAT

scargill

http://www.cqout.com/item.asp?id=1265537

http://www.pchound.co.uk/item/110957/


i'll take rep points in lieu of finders fee

Bri

scargill wrote:

http://jandrew-elec.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Toshiba_41.html
104 euro + VAT

Thanks they actually sell a compaq battery there too - it looks like the right althoug the code is one digit off mine! Still it says presario 900...Price is similair to others but appreciated.