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:
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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.
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Is there a way to make the USB power more securely attached so it doesn’t disconnect at the slightest movement? Super glue?
You can try AliExpress for the battery but you will probably be better with securing the laptop, battery pack and wire together onto a bigger plywood/cardboard so it’s like a splint on a broken arm. If one moves the whole setup moves.it won’t be pretty but it’s cheap. Like what Mathias Wendell does with his semi-permanent electronics setup.
you mean build a new wooden case around the old one? so that the power cord can be held secure? Why would I need it if I had a battery pack?
I did something like that once using a wire paper tray as a base―lighter and with better air circulation than plywood.
Is there a video about something other than a space heater?