"Non-replaceable battery" says their website but has anyone opened to check? What's the model # and is it soldered in place or has tabs?
1046847
I didn't get that info, unit attached to a wall, not going to take it apart again.
1046848
On mine, with slot open, battery can be replaced, as all upc's I have ever seen.
1171710
No it's not a replaceable battery. I bought this product and the battery stopped working in less than 60 day with minimal use. It was replaced and the same thing happened with the newer product. I had not used either product more than 5 times. After contacting the seller they would not accept a return or fix the product, because I had just reached the ninety day threshold of no money back or returns. It is a piece of garbage!!!
1456223
Hi, I really am not sure if it is replaceable because It is outside up on the house. However I will tell you that the box states it is a solar cell 5V 440 mAH 2.2w, Li-ion Battery:3.7 2200mAH. I hope that helps.
240183
There are some guides online to tell you how to replace the battery. It involved de-soldering and soldering, so really only do-able for advanced DIYers. I tried and failed (but learned a lot about soldering on the way, so the $15 I invested was not completely wasted). Of course doing so will also void any warranty, so it's really only something that you will want to attempt if you have nothing to lose.
2046691
The battery is inside the housing. Not sure if it is replaceable. I doubt it. It wasn't touted as having a replaceable battery.
1663773
The battery is built in. Probably a lithium ion cell. Don't know if it's replaceable or not. Mine came fully charged. I've been using it for several months and haven't found it necessary to charge it yet. Winter up here in Minnesota will more than likely change that situation!
2101979
You're right, the battery is soldered to the board and not directly replaceable. The battery is rechargeable so it shouldn't need to be replaced really, however, in my testing so far it looks like it's not actually connected to the 3.3V supply. So it will just die after a few days and become useless. It's a surface mount battery so you could probably remove it fairly easily without risking any damage. (Definitely a pin that should have been broken out to the main header for external access, along with PPS)
1408486
The battery is non-user replaceable on this Toshiba model, which makes it further difficult to troubleshoot. It has to be returned to the factory or be replaced by a qualified tech.
556639
You replace it. Extremely easy to do, just slide out little tray at tab. Got 2 replacement batteries at Walmart for $4. The original battery lasted 2 weeks for me & I used it around the clock (15 minutes on & 20 off) for 3 days for siatic pain.
70918
No, it is posted on I fixit.com. Not simple, I'm moderately technically skilled, and had no problem replacing the battery.
23648
The battery is replaceable if you can find a company who would still source such a battery. I found one online some years ago. There are about 7 screws that would be removed to open the bottom cover. Once the bottom was carefully opened, the battery would just unplug from a small connector on the main board. You could take that battery to a store specializing in rechargeable batteries to see if they can fashion a replacement. When the battery was new, the device would usually last through a whole day's normal use.
71703
The battery is replaceable contrary to what the other commenter said. I have been using one of these for 4 years and replaced the battery 1 year ago. You just open the bottom compartment (bottom if using it vertically), slide the battery out, disconnect the two wires, slide the replacement, reattach the wires and you are good to go.
1578988
It appears that the battery replacement is glued together by the factory. It seems that it was never intended to be serviced. The low cost of this unit would not make it cost effective to repair it. I'm a professional technician.
80362
The item has a built in rechargeable battery. No need to replace battery, but I do not know the model. That would be a question for the seller.
309565
I just seen one on e-bay. But you could also check out a guy on youtube, who did a replacement battery video.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRPAQ-jxkKA
1619133
Bring the burned out battery to any electronics store and just let the sales rep know that that one is burnt out and that you want the same battery. The battery on my model is still good.
128910
Why do you think that battery is non-replaceable ??? Actually there are instructions on how to remove the battery and properly dispose of it. So there is access to the battery. Simply remove the protective fabric cover and remove the battery. I've heard it costs $10 on ebay.