Hack a dead laptop battery

Hack a dead laptop battery

Is your laptop not holding a charge anymore? Don't buy a new one, hack the old one! Laptop batteries can cost upwards of a hundred dollars, but with new lithium batteries and some soldering tools, the new one works just as well. Watch this video computer circuitry tutorial and learn how to hack a dead laptop battery.

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peterismypal (2) 1 year ago
I was wondering where you get the replacement batteries?
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funnicus (1) 5 months ago
Ebay
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agunk (-1) 8 months ago
its OK Battery TYPE AA or they Blow UP.. :D
Nice Work..
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johnirvin09 6 months ago
Well apparently I've found the answer to my problem about my laptop battery pack. Nice Bro!
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johnirvin09 6 months ago
If it is ok, can I copy the video. I don't have Internet connection at home. I am just renting in a nearby computer cafe. thanks
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funnicus (1) 5 months ago
Check ebay for the individual li-ion 3.6 volt cells. ;)
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junebug2009 (-1) 5 months ago
so can u do that to any laptop cuz i have a acer and my battery is dead to so i was wondering if i can do the battery think u did on my acer
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rivera041 (-1) 4 months ago
where can i buy the lithium batteries at? i have a medium laptop and it has 8 lithium batterie inside.
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ravi176 (1) 4 months ago
Hi I tried the exact way as you have mentioned but no use it remains the same I am not able to charge my new batteries.
Can you please help me
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The Ringworm last month
they can be bought at RS. How much time did it take you to do that. I would rather spend the $109.
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