Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 03:02:34 +0000 From: "Cerulean Skies" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Li-ion cells
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [LIB] Charging problem Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 20:13:26 -0700
This site:
http://www.sciplus.com/photoPopUp.cfm?photo=33962.jpg&; name=Camcorder%20Battery
shows a JVC camcorder battery containing what appear to be the proper Li-Ion
cells for $6.95/pr, so about $21 for a battery case full. I emailed them for
dimensions, and they are very close to the size of the Panasonic cells in my
PA2503 packs. Haven't used them, though.
Lee
Hello folks,
I bought the above batteries and found that they are 2mm shorter but 1mm wide in diameter, which means they don't fit inside the extended battery case, unless you're okay with a bulging case.
The product number of the cells in the extended battery is CGR17670HC, and those from American Science and Surplus are CGR18650. Using those numbers I found this:
http://www.slavin4u.com/lithium.html
They have the Lib cells for $8.33 per, with $3 shipping, gives $53.
If the larger cell size of the CGR18650 are okay with you, you could go for the American Science ones for $6.95 + $6.95 shipping = $27.80.
The slavin4u site also has higher capacity CGR18650's, giving you ~50% more mAH for $8.95 per = $56.70.
Tips for cracking the Lib battery case if you do decide to switch cells and want to keep the case relatively intact:
Use a thin screwdriver and push it into the seam towards the thinner half (the "top" when the battery is installed in the Lib). Start from the edge with the connector, pushing the screwdriver along the seam to crack all the glue. Do both short edges and open up the case a bit along the 3 cracked edges. You may need to pay extra attention to some of the corners and break the glue there. To crack the front, I used my fingernail to avoid scarring the plastic. Go slow, and you should be able to open your battery case without it looking like a dog chewed on it.
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