It is hard to impossible to do this as it requires partial disassembling of the unit. Unless you know what you're doing, I would leave it to a professional. The battery in the classic and mPower is not a simple battery pack, but rather a series of rechargeable batteries used together, so it is a bit more complex than an Apex or laptop battery.
On 9/23/11, Joseph Lee <[email protected]> wrote: > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Carol and Roger <[email protected]> > Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:20:07 -0400 > Subject: battery question > To: Joseph Lee <[email protected]> > > Hi, > > Do you know how to remove the battery on a BN classic? I want to get a > replacement, but don't want to take the BN and leave it there while they > build another one. > > Thanks. > > Carol > > > > On 9/22/2011 5:40 PM, Joseph Lee wrote: >> Hi, >> In that case, the fastest way to move things between your BN and your >> computer is using a card reader (a device with a USB cable and a slot >> for CompactFlash cards). This means that you don't really have to >> connect your BN to your computer at all. >> Have you checked out a site called BrailleNote Users? A BN user >> created the site that hosts a number of useful info on using a BN. >> Cheers, >> Joseph >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Carol and Roger <[email protected] >> To: Joseph Lee <[email protected] >> Date sent: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:41:02 -0400 >> Subject: Re: [Braillenote] BrailleNote 4.0 questions >> >> Hi, >> >> As far as the battery goes, it was dead, meaning it could not be >> revived. I have found a Batteries Plus and once I can find a ride >> there, I will get a new one made. >> >> As far as other things, I doubt that I would use email services much. I >> would like to be able to connect to the computer and move files around >> easier than copying one at a time. >> >> I spoke with the folks at Humanware, but they indicated that updating my >> BN would cost around $1,000, so I have opted to keep things as they >> are. Since I only got my BN a few days ago, I am still figuring it out >> and what it can and can't do. >> >> >> >> >> On 9/19/2011 11:33 PM, Joseph Lee wrote: >> Hi, >> Welcome to the list. >> Unfortunately, the Classic battery is not replaceable by users, unless >> if you are talking about battery being "dead" as in discharged. In >> this case, find the AC adapter and connect it to your BN and it should >> charge it. >> As far as Classic with 4.0 goes, it really depends on what you want to >> do. If you want to receive email and browse the net, then you do need >> either a modem service or using your computer's Internet connection >> (using a serial cable (NULL modem) and a serial to USB converter) and, >> as Alex mentioned, a program called Windows Mobile Device Center would >> be required - but not sure on whether it supports serial now. The USB >> to parallel converter is mostly used for printing or embossing when >> you only have USB ports, which the Classic does not. >> The highest KeySoft version supported by these BrailleNotes is 7.5 >> with minor revisions. >> Cheers, >> Joseph >> >> On 9/19/11, Carol and Roger<[email protected]> wrote: >> Well, I have found out that my version 3.07 is actually a version 4.0 if >> I press the reset key whenever I get the prompt to put in the date and >> country, etc. >> >> I am running a Windows 7 computer with a DSL modem. I have a parallel >> to USB connector to run my embosser. I have a compact flash card for >> moving files from and to the computer. >> >> What can I expect from the BrailleNote as far as being able to connect >> to the computer or the brailler or my USB printer or the internet, just >> to name a few things that have crossed my mind. I do have some old >> parallel to parallel connector cables, but I don't think I have anything >> with a serial port. My computer does not have a parallel port. >> >> Just to keep anyone that helped me yesterday updated, I have been able >> to set appointments and be alerted when I asked to be. I have moved >> books to and from the compact flash, I have read over 40 Braille pages >> today, and my previous best was about 12 pages per hour, and that was >> during my training. I have placed a few names and phone numbers in my >> address list and have been able to find them. I have not been able to >> just randomly go through the list to see what all of the entries are, >> but since I can search, I guess that does not matter. I am having lots >> of fun and learning at the same time. It is great finding a grooup that >> has people that still remember the old models and are willing to share >> their knowledge. Thank you. >> >> Oh yes, how do I access the battery. Mine is dead. >> >> Carol >> >> >> ___ >> Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. >> If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a >> copy to the list as well. >> >> To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >> [email protected] >> To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >> http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> >> >> > > ___ > Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. > If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a > copy to the list as well. > > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > [email protected] > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > > -- Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from GMail website) [email protected]; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. 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