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Sunday, April 17, 2016

Searching For Hard To Find Batteries

By Laura Jones


Many people will have electronic items in their homes that will be powered by batteries. Laptop computers, digital cameras and other everyday items will all require these power sources and from time to time they will suffer a failure and need replacing. With some older or obsolete items replacements may be difficult to source and you will need to shop for hard to find batteries.

There are two main types of battery that are commonly used in electrical items. The first is a disposable cell that is taken out when it runs flat and replaced with a brand new one. The second type are rechargeable which when they have run down will be placed in a unit to be recharged and used again.

When selecting your replacement it is important to check the polarity and voltage of the old one so that it can be matched up to the new one. Using a wrong power cell in electrical items can cause damage to the device that may not be repairable. If you are unsure about which one to buy your retailer will be happy to advise you.

There are a few places to look for these batteries and it is important that you select the correct one for your device. There are high street stores that sell them and internet retailers who specialize in mail order electrical items. When you are searching it is a good idea to take the old battery with you or get the details of it so that comparisons can be made before purchasing.

The high street retailers will have many products in stock for you to choose form and if they do not have a match they can order one from their suppliers. A lot of shops will have some older stock and you may find what you are looking for there. If you are looking to replace a computer battery or one for a cell phone it can be a better option to visit a specialist store.

When you are shopping online it can be beneficial to get the product details from the old battery so that comparisons can be made. The internet sellers will have products listed in categories and each item will have a photo, description and price. Single purchases are possible but if your item is scarce and you find one it is a good idea to order extra ones and keep them for the future.

It can be worth noting that if you are making an online purchase then some postage costs will need to be added on to your final bill. Most orders will arrive the following day unless you have specified another delivery date. When your replacement arrives it should be inspected before unpacking if possible in case it has to be returned and replaced.

When you have replaced your battery you need to dispose of it correctly. Some types can simply be thrown out with the garbage but others may have to go to a recycling depot. Many batteries can be refurbished and used again and there are companies that will take your old one and recycle it.




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