Replacement Batteries

Written by T.C. | Posted in Computers and Technology

There are a few things that you are going to want to think about if you are on the market for replacement batteries. Regardless of what type of device you are trying to find a replacement for, you are going to come across certain terms that you may not understand. Buying replacement batteries isn’t all that difficult, but people sometimes encounter an issue that will actually cause them to just leave the device to collect dust, instead of spending the time to match their model of battery up with a replacement model battery. It isn’t near as difficult as most make it out to be.

For laptop replacement batteries, and other devices that you are constantly working on, such as PDA’s, GPS devices, and other hand held devices, you are going to come across a term labeled WHr, or work hours. This determines how long you can run the device before you have to plug it back in, but even though they attach a number to the label, the number isn’t always accurate of how long you can really use the device while running on battery power. For instance, a 9WHr, or nine work hour battery will not usually last you 9 hours of work time, because of different settings and demands for power from different types of devices. The manufacturer will usually put a comparison for you to see, that will give you an average for how long you can work on certain types of devices.

For smaller batteries, you are going to be given a model, or find a model on the back of the battery. It usually contains a letter, followed by a few numbers, and this refers to the original manufacturers model of battery. Thankfully, you can cross match this model number with other replacement batteries that you come across, and the manufacturer of the replacement batteries will give you a chart for you to determine if the battery you have matches the one you intend to purchase. This will save you a lot of time when it comes to buying the wrong battery, and having to deal with the frustrations of returning it.

Buying replacement batteries isn’t really all that difficult, and as long as you understand what WHr, or work hours, and the label on the bottom of the battery mean, you will make your buying process much easier. Take your time to ensure that you are purchasing a battery that is either from the OEM manufacturer, or cross matches compatibility with your current battery.

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