how difficult was it to replace the battery in the thrive?can i do it at home?
1871703
I is extremely easy to replace. It will take you only a minute or so. Just open the back cover a take out the old, then put in the new. Easy as that...
1871704
Yes . There is a lock on the case between the photo lens and the on-off switch. From there you can just start popping the catches down the long side. When you get the cover off there are two (2) locks that hold the battery in, one will stay open and one is spring loaded. Tip the battery out and replace it. Reverse procedures and your done. Hope this is helpful
792580
The battery is removable, so as long as you can find a similar version of it, you can replace it.
1798139
Dolores, I don't know for sure, but I just looked the unit over and it doesn't look like there is any easy way to get into to it. I have had it a couple of years and when I unplug it to test it, it appears to be okay. at its pricepoint it is probably easier to replace the entire unit than fuss with trying to replace the battery.
778225
No you can not replace the battery it is internal. It does have the option to connect an audio cord to it so that when the batter no longer works it is still functional.
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)
1241186
Yes the battery is replaceable. Replacement is a Sealed Lead Acid Bat 12V 6AH, http://amzn.com/B005T8OI0G. To replace first remove 4 screws on the bottom to split the case apart. Certainly not an easy push and slide door but still accessible.
1466775
Just look on Amazon. Battery's are CHEAP! It's pretty simple to replace a battery in the 4 or 4S. 2 tiny screws the back cover comes off and the battery is right there!!! Come of these battery's come with a little tool set so you have everything you need. $6 for the battery and tools, it might cost more in shipping, so watch that. Hell if you go to a Apple store, they'll more then likely replace it for you for FREE!As for the Switchway working with the Otterbox, I don't know. I don't use a case on my iphone4! If it's thin on the bottom it might work. Maybe with some slight Modifications to the case you can get it to work with the Switchway. Just look on Amazon. Battery's are CHEAP! It's pretty simple to replace a battery in the 4 or 4S. 2 tiny screws the back cover comes off and the battery is right there!!! Come of these battery's come with a little tool set so you have everything you need. $6 for the battery and tools, it might cost more in shipping, so watch that. Hell if you go to a Apple store, they'll more then likely replace it for you for FREE!As for the Switchway working with the Otterbox, I don't know. I don't use a case on my iphone4! If it's thin on the bottom it might work. Maybe with some slight... » Read More Just look on Amazon. Battery's are CHEAP! It's pretty simple to replace a battery in the 4 or 4S. 2 tiny screws the back cover comes off and the battery is right there!!! Come of these battery's come with a little tool set so you have everything you need. $6 for the battery and tools, it might cost more in shipping, so watch that. Hell if you go to a Apple store, they'll more then likely replace it for you for FREE!As for the Switchway working with the Otterbox, I don't know. I don't use a case on my iphone4! If it's thin on the bottom it might work. Maybe with some slight Modifications to the case you can get it to work with the Switchway. « Show Less
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It's not clear what you're looking for. Slide out the battery compartment at the bottom of the case. Use a small screwdriver to remove the battery that is already in there. Buy a replacement. Put it in where the original was. It's pretty straightforward and not difficult. I don't recall the battery number, but you'll find it on the existing battery. All the major drug stores carry it.
1117950
Very easy...turn the device over..there is a round cap with a slot in it..place a coin in the slot..turn it counterclockwise..the cap will pop off.. pry the battery out taking notice which side of the battery is facing up..replace the new battery the same way.. replace the cap. It is a good idea to check the battery in both the sending and receiving units..I own 3 of these.. and 2 of them had weak old batteries rite out of the box.. I really like them.
1338515
Yes, I took it apart and found a new battery online. The tricky part was getting the rubber bumpers off so I could get all the screws out. BTW, the B&D; people told me it couldn't be done.
1429309
I've had great success in replacing batteries around my house by going to Batteries Plus. They can build any type and size of battery you want, for a fraction of retail cost - NiMH, NiCad, Lithium, whatever. Example: DeWalt cordless drill - retail for replacement battery: $70. They rebuilt my pack at Batteries Plus for $20, and it works just as good, recharges and reconditions in the original charging stand, everything.Look up "batteries" in the phone book - there's other companies that do the same thing if this name doesn't sound familiar to ya.
117913
It is simple to replace the battery. You have to unscrew the battery cover, take the old battery out, replace the battery with the same type battery and then replace the battery cover.
459764
I do not believe you can replace the battery. I contacted the seller of mine about this and got conflicting info. They lastly told me to pry off the back to replace the battery which I believe will break the unit if attempted. My 2 still work so I have not tried it yet.
1915333
Yes. The replacement battery can be purchased at Walgreens, CVS etc. You can easily replace it.
1089555
I am sorry, I had the same problem. I ended up throwing it away and ordering a new one! I did not see any way to open it and replace a battery.
70918
No, it is posted on I fixit.com. Not simple, I'm moderately technically skilled, and had no problem replacing the battery.
868357
No it's not a battery that you can just take out, you must have knowledge of taking it apart and replacing it with a new battery. It's a built in battery using small cords