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H/K GPS-810 - Who Has Battery Problem?
trdcamry08
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OK guys, I just want to know how many of us have battery problems with your GPS unit.
How long does your battery last?
Mine only lasted for about 1.5 hours on standby, although it says 4 hrs on the manual.
If most of our units last about the same as mine, then I can assume it's normal.
Now, I want to hear from you H/K GPS-810 owners.
How long does your battery last?
Mine only lasted for about 1.5 hours on standby, although it says 4 hrs on the manual.
If most of our units last about the same as mine, then I can assume it's normal.
Now, I want to hear from you H/K GPS-810 owners.
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So it seems they lied a bit about that :cry:
Jim
To open:
1. Remove the four allen screws on the rear of the case
2. With a small screwdriver, prise up on the side (short edge) of the gloss black trim strip on the top of the unit. Be very careful and lift slowly a bit at a time until it is free. This strip must be removed first before separating the case halves.
3. Find the point on the outside of the case that will spread open the furthest using finger pressure only - this is where you'll start separating the case halves. With a small putty knife, begin to separate the case a little at a time until the halves are completely separated. Be careful not to separate too far so as no to stress the display ribbon cable and microphones cables!
4. Disconnect the display ribbon cable from the mainboard; there is a brown plastic locking strip just below the ribbon cable at the connector that should be released first. Gently pull UP on each side of the locking strip to release the cable. To reconnect, gently push down until strip locks into place. Disconnect the two connections for the internal microphone.
5. Remove the two screws securing the mainboard to the back case.
6. With a small screwdriver, prise up on the mainboard all the way around its edge until free of the back case; start at the opposite side of the volume wheel and pull AWAY from the volume wheel to free the last edge. BE CAREFUL of the volume wheel! Note there are two connections behind the mainboard for the battery and speaker that must be disconnected before the mainboard is free of the back case.
7. The battery is secured to the back case with adhesive; prise it up with a small putty knife or wide-blade screwdriver (the copper foil underneath lifted when I did this but I was able to easily stick it back onto the case back).
This battery has different numbers than the one in my GPS-510, though it is of the same dimensions and has the same wire color codes/connector. The point from which the wires eminate on the controler board does differ, though.
I have not been able to locate a replacement battery anywhere, though I now know how to replace it (for what good that is ...). I can only hope HK will offer a replacement at some point.
For those interested, here are the numbers exactly as they appear on the battery:
APXG057B01004118
AE503759P
8H
I found this additional information on the Web based on a search of #AE503759P though I don't know it accurately reflects the actual battery( appears to be correct);
1300mAh
3.7v
Height: 59mm
Width: 37mm
Thickness: 5mm
Weight: 23.5g
My two year old nuvi battery is pretty much toast from leaving it in my vehicle in the sun most days.
Thanks,
Steve
Thanks in advance,
Doug
Horrible battery life, but at least it makes for a cool looking mp3/car player :O
I just got the battery from Lion Battery off e-bay for $10 and did the installed yesterday. If you can disconnect the board and unscrew the plate without taking off the ribbon printed circuit that would be a lot easier. (step 4)
It took me 2 hours to fit the ribbon back into the slot and lock it down. The unit works faster then it ever has. You do have to switch the power and ground wires on the new battery to match but you can do that easy with sewing needle and lift up the locking tap and just pull the wire connectors out of the plug. I use a small little pick tool to release the plugs on the board which made it easy to release while you pull carefully on the wires.
Thanks MrSteve!
Below the info on the battery that fits my 810
http://stores.ebay.com/Lion-Battery-Inc?_trksid=p4340.l2563
BRAND NEW CAMERON SINO 1300mAh BATTERY FOR
TOMTOM PORTABLE GPS UNIT
Description:
# 100% Brand New High Quality non-OEM Li-Polymer Enhanced Battery.
# Quantity: 1
# Getting a second battery allows the user to become even more mobile!
# This is brand new and not grey market.
# Manufactured by Cameron Sino which means Quality! One-Year manufacturer's warranty.
# Latest Lithium Polymer battery technology gives the best performance possible compared to other battery technologies such as Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH).
# Cell type: Lithium Polymer
# Color: Black
# Voltage: 3.7V
# Amperage: 1300mAh
# EAN No.: 4894128025016
# Consists of P/N: CS-TM920SL (Replacement for OEM p/n: AHL03713100)
# Compatible with:
o TomTom 340S LIVE XL, Go 920, Go 920T, Go XL330, Go XL330S, One XL 340 & 100% Compatibles
Does the GPS have any problems with the new battery?