Source for Duo 230 batteries.

#1 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 - 02:22

Looking to buy a rebuilt Duo battery. Any idea where to get one?

#2 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 - 01:42

This place has them.

http://www.sarrio.com/sarrio/rebuild.html

Not cheap.

#3 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 - 05:27

If you don't mind doing some surgery, it is often cheaper to find a source of individual cells, and hook those together. Or to find a battery pack for some other computer, but one whose cells are of the same type. So, unless you're in a hurry, or want a professional-looking result, this DIY method might be worth considering.

#4 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 - 00:27

The problem is in apples Quest to make a small and light portable, they

used smaller than normal batteries in the battery pack. Standard size AA batteries will not let the case close . AAA are 900mah.. There are 2000mah AAA listed on the net but they turn out to be 900mah.

Paying $129.00 plus shipping from the above place is not a attractive option.

#5 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 - 00:28

#6 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 - 00:34

The problem is in apples Quest to make a small and light portable, they used smaller than normal batteries in the battery pack. Standard size AA batteries will not let the case close . AAA are 900mah.. There are 2000mah AAA listed on the net but they turn out to be 900mah.

Paying $129.00 plus shipping from the above place is not a attractive option.

NiMH AA batteries with tabs is what you need. Batteries the same size as the originals are available on ebay. Search NiMH AA tabs. You can buy a goodly number, shipped and all, for well under $40.

#7 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 - 01:16

tabs also known as tags, solder tags, weld tabs etc