Battery Replacement - Page 2

NonApplicable · 03-19-2012, 13:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulr

assuming the D3 uses a normal JST connector (not shown in the picture so I can't tell).

If I remember correctly, it does.

griesmonkey · 03-21-2012, 13:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulr

The measurements are in the part number, PR-645553N. That means 64mm long, 55mm wide, and 5.3mm deep. There are some cellular phone batteries that should fit in that space, maybe with a little bit less capacity. Some people have successfully installed the Nokia BP-4L battery (about 1500 mah) in the D2, for example. It's even possible that the Cameron Sino battery sold for the D2 (about $10 on ebay) would fit in the D3. It already has the right connector assuming the D3 uses a normal JST connector (not shown in the picture so I can't tell).

Added: you should not need a micrometer (a very precise instrument that gauges thickness by counting the turns of a fine-pitched screw) for measuring a battery. An ordinary cheap caliper is fine. A ruler won't really let you measure the thickness accurately enough though.

Caliper is what I meant. Sorry.

Elgan · 03-22-2012, 11:09

Do you think it would be possible to squeeze anything bigger than 5.3 mm thick? has anyone opened the D3 as of late?

i know of several batteries for model aeroplanes which are near that size...but hitting more 7,8mm, but have much better specs

edit: how about 2nd from bottom?
http://www.jauch-batteries.com/lithi...ymer-baps/?L=1

but of course connector would need to be added

paulr · 03-22-2012, 11:29

If anything, 5.5mm is already too thick. And you should not try to squeeze in the thickest battery you can. The batteries tend to swell when they go bad, so you are supposed to leave some space inside the device to allow for that. If you really want extended runtime your best bet is an external battery.

miykael · 03-25-2012, 11:25

I am glad to say that my battery issue is resolved. :-) Cowon America replaced my suffering D3 with a new or refurbished one at no cost to me. Now I have to consider what to do with it since I have purchased a Sony Walkman Z to replace it. Thanks for all of your responses.

doomlordis · 03-27-2012, 02:23

Nice one Cowon!

Enzyme · 03-27-2012, 02:27

Quote:

Now I have to consider what to do with it since I have purchased a Sony Walkman Z to replace it.

is it wise to ask such a question while mentioning sony here

missk · 04-20-2013, 20:49

I need to replace my battery so I was going to just pop in a D2 battery... but since opening my D3 I see that the battery size listed in this thread is a bit off. The battery itself and the space it fits into is more like ~55mm by ~55mm, very square, and the D2 battery probably won't fit since it's something like ~65mm long. I haven't been able to find a replacement so I'm going to have to send it off to Cowon for a new battery, which they say costs 57$, plus whatever it costs to ship it there since it's out of warranty. Oh well!

03-22-2012, 11:09	#18
Elgan Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 87	Do you think it would be possible to squeeze anything bigger than 5.3 mm thick? has anyone opened the D3 as of late? i know of several batteries for model aeroplanes which are near that size...but hitting more 7,8mm, but have much better specs edit: how about 2nd from bottom? http://www.jauch-batteries.com/lithi...ymer-baps/?L=1 but of course connector would need to be added Last edited by Elgan; 03-22-2012 at 11:12..

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03-22-2012, 11:29	#19
paulr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 379	If anything, 5.5mm is already too thick. And you should not try to squeeze in the thickest battery you can. The batteries tend to swell when they go bad, so you are supposed to leave some space inside the device to allow for that. If you really want extended runtime your best bet is an external battery.

03-25-2012, 11:25	#20
miykael Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 21	I am glad to say that my battery issue is resolved. :-) Cowon America replaced my suffering D3 with a new or refurbished one at no cost to me. Now I have to consider what to do with it since I have purchased a Sony Walkman Z to replace it. Thanks for all of your responses.

03-27-2012, 02:23	#21
doomlordis Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 53	Nice one Cowon!

04-20-2013, 20:49	#23
missk Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Sask. Posts: 12	I need to replace my battery so I was going to just pop in a D2 battery... but since opening my D3 I see that the battery size listed in this thread is a bit off. The battery itself and the space it fits into is more like ~55mm by ~55mm, very square, and the D2 battery probably won't fit since it's something like ~65mm long. I haven't been able to find a replacement so I'm going to have to send it off to Cowon for a new battery, which they say costs 57$, plus whatever it costs to ship it there since it's out of warranty. Oh well!