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anywhere to buy a cheap chromebook battery without much charge left? (I'm broke in canada) (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 week ago by reboot@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I had to remove the battery from my chromebook because it swelled up.

I'd like to get a new battery. I only need enough juice to survive being unplugged for a few minutes without shutting down abruptly.

The chromebook was about $60 to buy. With shipping and tax, a new battery is priced $40-80.

I like the device, I have put the time in to getting linux functioning how I like, so I'd rather not start fresh with a new chromebook. And I have no money.

Is there some kind of vendor that sells old batteries that don't have much power in them? I was hoping to spend about $20. Maybe some sort of recycler.

location: Canada

part #: gm02xl

Secondary questions:

Is it possible to bypass the battery as a power source when plugged in so that they don't get swollen in the future? I would rather just leave devices plugged in all the time.
Is there a way to make the USB power more securely attached so it doesn't disconnect at the slightest movement? Super glue?

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[–] poweruser@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 week ago (5 children)

I have heard of people disassembling laptop battery packs which are apparently made of multiple 18650 cells, which are a super common standardized part that can be sourced very affordably. Then they simply replace the cells and keep the original battery enclosure and charging circuitry.

However, Chromebooks tend to be built for planned obsolescence, so it may very well be a one of a kind part

[–] JohnnyCanuck@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 week ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

which are apparently made of multiple 18650 cells

That would totally depend on the model. 18650's would only be used in a laptop with a thick base. It could be another ~~you're off feel~~ cell type or it could easily be a lithium polymer pouch and disassembling it could result in a fire.

I wouldn't recommend doing this without knowing what you're doing.

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