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Title: Who can steer me towards a good iriver battery?
Post by: yltfan on April 19, 2009, 03:48:47 AM

I've heard that some of those ipod replacement batteries are sketchy...anyone know where to find something solid for a good price?

I have an iriver 140 that seems to be in need of a new battery (works fine on ac power, all f**ked to hell on battery).

And while I'm here, can someone tell me if I can load the same 140 version of rockbox (with REP) on my 340?

Thanks!!

Title: Re: Who can steer me towards a good iriver battery?
Post by: petur on April 19, 2009, 04:36:35 PM

Search on ebay for iriver batteries, and see if 'Sino' or 'CameronSino' is mentioned somewhere (even if only on the picture).

Title: Re: Who can steer me towards a good iriver battery?
Post by: yltfan on April 20, 2009, 12:49:04 AM

Looks like it might say "CameronSino" on the bottom, but hard to tell for sure...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Fit-iRiver-H110-H120-H140-H320-H340-battery-2200mAh_W0QQitemZ270367458996QQihZ017QQcategoryZ50603QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

It looks like these are only available from dealers in Hong Kong and Canada, weird...

Anyway, thanks for the tip. I'll see if I can get this thing back in commission.

Title: Re: Who can steer me towards a good iriver battery?
Post by: petur on April 21, 2009, 04:31:00 AM

yes, that looks like a good one... I normally get them from HK since shipping is cheaper for me (to Belgium), but that of course depends on where you live ;)

Title: Re: Who can steer me towards a good iriver battery?
Post by: George on April 21, 2009, 09:43:27 AM

Quote from: petur on April 21, 2009, 04:31:00 AM

yes, that looks like a good one... I normally get them from HK since shipping is cheaper for me (to Belgium), but that of course depends on where you live ;)

Are these the ones that are wired properly?  Meaning, I don't have to flip the wires?  I purchased two batteries from a seller on ebay who has gone MIA (dating back 2+ weeks).   >:(

Title: Re: Who can steer me towards a good iriver battery?
Post by: petur on April 22, 2009, 03:15:58 AM

if they are sold as iriver batteries, you do not need to swap wires
(but checking the wires before connecting the battery never hurts!!!)

Title: Re: Who can steer me towards a good iriver battery?
Post by: George on April 22, 2009, 07:50:53 PM

Quote from: petur on April 22, 2009, 03:15:58 AM

if they are sold as iriver batteries, you do not need to swap wires
(but checking the wires before connecting the battery never hurts!!!)

How do I check the wires? 

Title: Re: Who can steer me towards a good iriver battery?
Post by: petur on April 23, 2009, 03:31:27 AM

if you hold the connectors of old and new battery next to each other, the red and black wires should be in the same position

Title: Re: Who can steer me towards a good iriver battery?
Post by: George on April 23, 2009, 08:46:33 AM

Quote from: petur on April 23, 2009, 03:31:27 AM

if you hold the connectors of old and new battery next to each other, the red and black wires should be in the same position

Got it, thanks!