Re: [NTLK] emate battery

Ralph Glatt wrote:

>>I've seen some instructions on the web for replacing the batteries on an
>>emate - taking apart the battery pack and putting in new NiMHs. I might
>>have a go as my emate seems not to hold a charge - I left it in a drawer
>>for
>>a few weeks and it went flat. Of course this might just be normal [please
>>let me know, someone!].
>>
>>
>
>Even with new batteries an unused eMate will lose its charge in about a
>week.
>
>
>
>>Does anyone have any experience of the battery replacement procedure? Were
>>the original emate batteries NiMHs? I am wondering if there's any risk
>>involved, on the assumptions the originals might have been NiCd?
>>
>>
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>What I did was cut out the plastic barrier inside my eMate and install a
>battery holder for four AA cells. Then I purchased some NiMH cells, put them
>in the holder and let them charge up. Had to take the wires off the old
>battery pack to make sure the thermistor that monitors the batteries was
>still able to do so. The reason I used the battery holder was that NiMH
>cells do eventually wear out, and using the holder makes it easier to
>replace them. In a pinch, you could use alkaline batteries to run your eMate
>as well. Hope this helps.
>
>
>Ralph
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Thanks Ralph - looks like I should use the machine more before deciding
whether the batteries are any good.

Joe

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