Oh, cruel world!

[jokop_h]

This is what I saw this morning:

[jewman]

Originally Posted by jokop_h

This is what I saw this morning:

Is your hd okay?

[jokop_h]

I don't know yet, since I don't have a replacement battery to test it with. But I wouldn't guess so, since the screen had a big black spot from the pressure, it all seemed pretty bad...

[caramelsoul]

That happened to my player when i first changed the battery. I have since replaced it with a Cameron Sino one and had absolutely no problems since. Good luck to you.

[jokop_h]

Originally Posted by caramelsoul

That happened to my player when i first changed the battery. I have since replaced it with a Cameron Sino one and had absolutely no problems since. Good luck to you.

And your harddrive wasn't killed??
Have you noticed any changes since then?

[MoAv]

I'm hearing too many "accidents" like this and starting to get scared myself. How does it happen ? How can one prevent it ?
Do you overcharge it ? overheat it ? is it cause of cheap battery replacement ?
I've got one myself and so far so good, been using one for about a year, can't recall which company made it, but they're all made in china.

[Tech_Cowboy]

Originally Posted by jokop_h

And your harddrive wasn't killed??
Have you noticed any changes since then?

I've read numerous threads about the ballooning battery issue. It seems that in most cases, the player will work work just fine when you relieve the pressure (by opening the case, for example). I've never experienced this problem, so I can't tell you for sure. But I think your player will be OK. Just get a new battery.

TC

[HorstIriver]

Originally Posted by MoAv

I'm hearing too many "accidents" like this and starting to get scared myself. How does it happen ? How can one prevent it ?
Do you overcharge it ? overheat it ? is it cause of cheap battery replacement ?
I've got one myself and so far so good, been using one for about a year, can't recall which company made it, but they're all made in china.

I don't think it is caused by overcharge or overheat. The replacement batteries are of higher capacity than the original ones, so the charging current should be fine, rather on the low side. However, my frightening assumption is: All replacement batteries are actually too thick and are put under pressure when the iriver case is closed. Maybe LiIon batteries don't tolerate pressure? Maybe the pressure starts a secondary chemical reaction that causes the ballooning? Batteries work with chemical reactions, and chemical reactions are pressure- and temperature-dependent. Maybe the external pressure prevents the generated Hydrogen from being absorbed?
Horst

[jokop_h]

Do any of you have any recommendations for a replacement battery??
Brand and where to buy and such!

Much appreciated!


jokop

[jumbuck]

Originally Posted by jokop_h

Do any of you have any recommendations for a replacement battery??
Brand and where to buy and such!

Much appreciated!


jokop

It just so happens Saints built a thread just like that What battery to buy, Where to buy it?

[jokop_h]

Originally Posted by jumbuck

It just so happens Saints built a thread just like that What battery to buy, Where to buy it?

Thanks a lot!

[budnessonz]

WOW! I've never seen a battery balloon before. Looks scary. I replaced my battery summer of 06 with a Cameron Sino battery and it's been working fine.
cheers

[caramelsoul]

I can only recommend the Cameron Sino battery. I used a no name one first and it ballooned. Second was a 22mAh and not had any problems whatsoever. Be lucky bro....

[jokop_h]

Originally Posted by caramelsoul

I can only recommend the Cameron Sino battery. I used a no name one first and it ballooned. Second was a 22mAh and not had any problems whatsoever. Be lucky bro....

Many thanks, I'll report back as soon as I get things going...



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