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Thread ID: 67925 2006-04-10 09:47:00 laptop battery issue aidanmaz (7180) Press F1
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445502 2006-04-13 05:50:00 Unles they have recently changed their policy, Simpower will not rebuild a lithium battery pack, they will only sell you a new aftermarket pack.

They used to have a prominent notice on their website to that effect but I see it isn't there any more. I also see that they don't seem to advertise rebuilding of Li-Ion batteries either, but it would be worth a phone call or an email as their policy may have changed.

Cheers

Billy 8-{)
Billy T (70)
445503 2006-04-13 23:28:00 Thanks for that information Billy T. I neglected to mention my rebuilds have all been for Ni-cads.

What I liked about dealing with them is that I was able to meet and talk with the guy who was going to do the rebuilds (one advantage of living in Auckland, I guess) and he discussed what he would be doing and the type od cells he would fit - they have some interesting ultrasonic equipment to open, and then reseal tight-fitting battery cases - I thought they would do what any of us would do - use a sharp "Stanley" knife to carefully open up the plastic case along its seam!

For new batteries they still seem cheaper than regular retailers, I bought a replacement battery for a cordless phone off them and it was about 60% the price of one from DSE.
cpg (8333)
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