[BC] Laptop batteries

[Mark Earle]

John Buffaloe wrote:
> I have a Sony Vaio VGN-150 with a completely dead battery.  Where do you go
> for replacements, or is there anyone that does a refurb on these?  At least
> the darn thing didn't 'splode.
> 
I'd try Interstate Batteries. Their retail stores supply many cell 
phone, camera, and laptop batteries. You can check pricing and 
availability on the web.

They will also make a "new" battery from one you bring - not always for 
LI's but for things like cell phones, test gear, etc. They can spot-weld 
tabs on button batteries, for Amateur radios that use cr232 or similar 
as memory retention.

Also, there is always EBAY. Interstate's price for a particular laptop 
battery I use is $140. I've Ebay'd new ones for $45 several times. My 
current battery was purchased in Feb 05. It lasted 2 hours on install. 
Now it runs the laptop 45 minutes, so is about due for a replacement 
again. Mainly, I want it to stay running while I move the laptop from 
place to place - so 45 minutes is "good enough".



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