I am trying to track down battery replacements for the Viewsonic G Tablet; and yes I did go through all of the threads to see if this information has already been posted elsewhere.
I would like to have the information handy in case mine decide to crap out. Has anyone been able to find a source, part number or anything on this subject?
Wasnt aware that the battery was exchangable.
You will have to open the case and remove/replace it yourself or send it in to viewsonic. I would just prefer to replace it myself...
Any leads on this would be great... I would love to have the option to do this myself so I wouldn't have to bring my Gtab back to stock and ship it to Viewsonic.
Is there someone out there willing to open their tab and get numbers off the battery to research this?
Someone has done a tear down, I think you would need to find out what the make/model of the battery is. Once that is done, you shouldn't have a problem sourcing one.
Pictures of the inside of the gtablet here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842354
Thanks pyro! That's really helpful....
stuaross said:
Thanks pyro! That's really helpful....
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please post the battery info when you find it.
thanks
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Here are two pics, battery and label. I wonder if there is a source which sells this battery? My tab won't charge up and I'm thinking it could be the battery.
Does anybody know the price on a new Battery ??
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Does anybody know the price on a new Battery ??
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I can't figure out where to get one, much less the cost.
NinetyWt said:
Here are two pics, battery and label. I wonder if there is a source which sells this battery? My tab won't charge up and I'm thinking it could be the battery.
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How old is you gTab? Seem really odd that it would already have killed the battery... likely a hardware failure of some sort
Going to call Viewsonic tomorrow and see how much one is going to be.
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How old is you gTab? Seem really odd that it would already have killed the battery... likely a hardware failure of some sort
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I bought it from woot this year... I was thinking a bad battery, perhaps, although hardware failure is a possibility.
The tablet works fine if the charger is plugged in.
raven, I'm going to try that too but I'm not very hopeful that they can help.
I may also go down to the battery store and see if they can make one.
Can you give me the measurements? In inches or milimeter. I am actually going to take mine apart tonight, you can get single cell lipo batteries in about any configuration imaginable. I was just looking at thin cells in 10K mah it would take a couple days to charge but would last a couple on a charge also. The main thing to be accurate on would be thickness I would think.
I've already put mine back together, sorry.
I called up Viewsonic and they want me to send in the tablet so they can look at it. And they said if they found something wrong they would replace the tablet free of charge. lol
Ha! They said the same thing to me, I mailed it yesterday.
Thats awesome, but I would prefer being able to just purchase parts if I could. What would be crazy if they sent you the new dual boot version instead.
There is a guy (rosco_pc) who is in China and had gotten some other gTab parts over there; I asked him if he'd seen the battery anywhere. He checked with the suppliers he used and said he wasn't able to locate one.
He gave me these characters to use in a search:
万利达电池
Part of that is "Malata" and part of it is "battery" (IIRC). Malata makes a lot of electronics, so sifting through the search results from that are tiring. But you could try it.
I found a wholesaler who had one very close to ours, but you had to buy 1000 at a time.
Malta Info
Try malta dot com. My gTab show up on the web market as Malta VEGAn-TAB for selection.
Here is the contact info
EMAIL SALES at MALATA.COM
TEL +86-592-5700999-8342
FAX +86-592-5701338
Address No. 618, Jiahe Road, Xiamen, Fujian, 361006, P.R. China
I would post links if I could. Hate being a posting noob.
Hope it helps.
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Hey guys, has anyone here tried out this battery? Seems pretty cheap. I know it to be a good dealer but I am unsure of this battery.
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Hey guys, has anyone here tried out this battery? Seems pretty cheap. I know it to be a good dealer but I am unsure of this battery.
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Of course you know it to be a good dealer - YOU'RE advertising them in your signature.
How about YOU try one of the batteries YOU are advertising and then tell us how good it really is
I was just asking because these appear to be the UTSTARCOMM batteries that are being sold on Ebay for our phones. And was wondering if anyone has tried these.
Hehehehehe... I sense self-plugging. Lame.
I can however vouch that I am using the 3000mAh battery from Lion Battery and I think they are very, very good. I would recommend it since you know that if you get it from them you are getting something from a reliable source. I am sure not the only one who would confirm that.
well i have dealt a lot with DX, never have an issue if a product dies. prompt replacement and free shipping on everything. no i don't work for them, just a fan of cheap stuff that do the job.
So that battery in the link WILL fit the TYTN?
Nevermind. They only accept PayPal (see www.paypalsucks.com).
regardless of how u feel about paypal i still stand behind DX's customer service.
I got screwed on an ebay auction claiming it was an OEM HTC 8525 battery, and was sent the UTSTARCOMM battery out of the PPC6700.. needless to say I'm pissed, but I'm giving it a try.
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Extremely cheap cell phone accessories and electronic gadgets.
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Hmmm ... I think I agree with agovinoveritas ... appears to be self-plugging.
And I've also used Lion Battery through the years for laptops and phones ... never disappointed!
I have to have my tablet either repaired or replaced. Has anyone does this??
I am trying to find out how long it takes, and was it a new tablet or a refurb?
I haven't actually seen anybody report doing this - most people who had early issues just brought their tablets back to the retailer. Now that we're past return period for a bunch of us, I guess somebody's going to have to figure out how the process works.
I have a broken G Tab right now (mini-USB port connector fell off the mainboard) so I'd be curious to hear what you learn. I bought another tablet, but if you can get it warranty-repaired that would be a nice option.
Actually they are going to. I got a RMA number a fedex label sent to me VIA
email, and they said once sent to them, it would take 10 to 14 days to send
out a new one. I asked if it would be a new or refurb, he did say new. I just
thought I would post asking if anyone has done this, just to be sure.
Thank you for taking the time to post this. What is broken on yours?
Please let us know how your experience goes. I hope it is quick. 10 days sounds reasonable to me.
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Thank you for taking the time to post this. What is broken on yours?
Please let us know how your experience goes. I hope it is quick. 10 days sounds reasonable to me.
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Dust under screen. The touch screen seems weird to.
there is also the very shady option of buyin a new gtab, swapping it out with ur broken one and returning that..
So how'd it go? I'm about to send mine in but I'm hesitant because I use it for school.
Just sent mine in. Will post updates so other people learn from my experience.
Nice on the phone, but not helpful in the end. Sent my Gtablet to fix broken glass top, and they ended up sending it back to me without replacing it or fixing it in any way. They said it wasn't covered by the warranty.
Still looking for a way to replace it myself.. Tablet works, just hard to see anything with all the cracks everywhere in the glass.
As much as I love my Gtablet, Viewsonic could learn a thing or two about better warranties. Have had screen issues with my Nexus One and other devices and always had great support and got my stuff fixed.
I got an RMA number. The guy said he'd send in a new one. I told him specifically that I don't want another person's tablet. Either the same one, or brand new.
The problem with mine is that a particular off-white color is not displaying properly, and being substituted by cyan.
... You can imagine what I see when look at the Viewsonic and G-tablet intro screen upon boot up.... All cyan with weird vertical lines encircled with the logos...
Thank goodness I have 2 tablets to work with . The ****ty thing is that I have to drive across the border to ship it. One of the few cons of being a Canadian...
Ok, well im going crazy here cause i hate seeing my beautiful phone with soo much potential looking like an antique at home. ive tried every combo to try get my phone to atleast get to RSD flash without the stupid low battery message. seems like as much as i didnt want it to be the only solution, it is.. a motorola factory cable!
to be honest, i suck at these sort of things!! i was wondering if there was anyone in uk who would be willing to sell me a working motorola factory cable as i need 1 sooooooo badly anyone?!
P.s - sorry if the threads been displayed before or not but god ive lost myself in countless threads here lol
Just build one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1403100&highlight=help
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Just build one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1403100&highlight=help
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hence my original post, maybe really simple but i truly am clueless in this dept.
bump!
Why u dont do one? Ive done one for me when i had your probleme
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Until we get more in stock, there is a vendor in Hongkong selling them very cheaply on ebay.
Shipping is free but takes 2-3 weeks from China. The cables do work, we bought one to test and compare to ours, but are not full 5 pin cables and are not fully shielded. They are also only 2.5 ft. Opposed to 6 ft. I wish they were widely available and cheap as they should be for such a simple but critically valuable tool, but they arent. As more devices with non removable batteries become increasingly prevalent, perhaps that will change.
http://search8.taobao.com/search?q=...nid=0&mode=63&initiative_id=staobaoz_20120516
But the very first thing you need to do is you need to know chinese
Go into your local wireless store and ask if they have an extra one they can give you or sell. Thats what I did and got it for free.
Phone so sharp, I sliced myself.
Ye i seen the ebay 1 but its more like 5-6weeks as they wait for 3 business days to make sure payment clears then 20-25 working days for uk deliv. still ordered but tbh im pretty impatient. Hence if any 1 was able to make me a working 1/sell me theirs asap n wer from uk i wud defo buy n pay more!
Also wireless store? Sorry from uk so what store should i look out for? or am i just being a blonde here n that is in the uk? Lol
Appreciate the responses!! Thanx guys
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Ok, well im going crazy here cause i hate seeing my beautiful phone with soo much potential looking like an antique at home. ive tried every combo to try get my phone to atleast get to RSD flash without the stupid low battery message. seems like as much as i didnt want it to be the only solution, it is.. a motorola factory cable!
to be honest, i suck at these sort of things!! i was wondering if there was anyone in uk who would be willing to sell me a working motorola factory cable as i need 1 sooooooo badly anyone?!
P.s - sorry if the threads been displayed before or not but god ive lost myself in countless threads here lol
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I could, please see your private message.
Hey,
Do you use yahoo messenger? Add me: offerskingdom
I will show you how to solder usb cable on webcam. Its pretty easy, no need to buy.
Prepare: soldering iron, microUSB cable, 5cm length electric wire.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using xda premium
I'm in the UK and bought one from China when I messed up my razr. I managed to fix it before the lead turned up and have upgraded too an s3, so if you want to buy an unused one drop me a pm
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251070703147
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1675470
I too am on the hunt for one of these cables... I live in Canada, but have a PO box in Blaine Wa, if you would be kind enough to lend it to me, I would pay for shipping back to you with insurance and a tracking number, I am willing to pay a rental fee if you want it.
Once I get the cable, I could refund the cost of a fed ex or USPS express envelope to you via paypal... we could use the traders feedback as an incentive...
I am missing my phone...
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=motorola+factory+cable&_sacat=0
Lots of them on sale for about $9. Order one and keep it with you at all times.
Black Wireless Charging Cover for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - for $29.99 on 01/19/14
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung...ategoryId=pcmcat171900050029&id=1219077225704
Don't forget to click "Thank you" button
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Black Wireless Charging Cover for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - for $29.99 on 01/19/14
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung...ategoryId=pcmcat171900050029&id=1219077225704
Don't forget to click "Thank you" button
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Will this work with cases that we have already? For example, it just replaces the existed door, right? Doesn't add any more thickness so we can't use the existing cases we have? Thanks in advance. I'm asking because I read the reviews on the BestBuy site and two of them say that it does add bulk slightly. Just don't want to buy this thing and then find out it's a matter of using this and not being able to use my existing case with it.
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Will this work with cases that we have already? For example, it just replaces the existed door, right? Doesn't add any more thickness so we can't use the existing cases we have? Thanks in advance. I'm asking because I read the reviews on the BestBuy site and two of them say that it does add bulk slightly. Just don't want to buy this thing and then find out it's a matter of using this and not being able to use my existing case with it.
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Not 100% as I don't have one yet, but I think it might add some additional thickness. So my guess is you will need new case. Maybe someone who purchased already can answer this better than me.
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Not 100% as I don't have one yet, but I think it might add some additional thickness. So my guess is you will need new case. Maybe someone who purchased already can answer this better than me.
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There's one listed on 23rd street and 6th ave here in the City. I was going to go and buy it in person and try it with the tough case I bought a week or so ago already on the phone. Figure I can always return it if they don't have a restocking fee.
Will post more information tomorrow once I check it out.
Thanks for the information, regardless. Much appreciated.
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Will this work with cases that we have already? For example, it just replaces the existed door, right? Doesn't add any more thickness so we can't use the existing cases we have? Thanks in advance. I'm asking because I read the reviews on the BestBuy site and two of them say that it does add bulk slightly. Just don't want to buy this thing and then find out it's a matter of using this and not being able to use my existing case with it.
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It does add some thickness. Not so much that you will notice it in your hand, but enough that most fitted hard cases will not fit properly. This is a discussion worth reviewing: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2609406
I went to the BestBuy in 44th and 5th in the City. They're clueless. Two guys with "Samsung Experience Specialists" jerseys or jackets or whatever those zip up things are, the guy kept trying to sell me something COMPLETELY unrelated to what I wanted. Finally I asked him if he had the Qi-compatible charging stand and he said no. Said he only gets "about 2 in a week". I gave up and walked out.
sanjsrik said:
I went to the BestBuy in 44th and 5th in the City. They're clueless. Two guys with "Samsung Experience Specialists" jerseys or jackets or whatever those zip up things are, the guy kept trying to sell me something COMPLETELY unrelated to what I wanted. Finally I asked him if he had the Qi-compatible charging stand and he said no. Said he only gets "about 2 in a week". I gave up and walked out.
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FWIW, I live very close to Best Buy's HQ here in MN. I know a lot of good people employed by them. With BB being a hometown store here I am rarely more than 7 or 8 minutes from a store location wherever I travel in town... That said: I drive past all of them in favor of any competitor, even if I have to go further and/or spend a little more. I do not feel they practice good business ethics as a company, and I do my best boycott them. I do some consulting work, and on occasion am forced to buy a computer component from them. I have had to do this 7 times in the last 10 years, and 5 of those times ended up with a sales person who either lied, or was completely clueless sharing bogus information as fact - in spite of their being the in-store "expert". Good luck to all who shop there, but please don't count on their staff to help educate you on making a sound purchase.
Hi everybody
I have 2 Touchpad's that have unfortunately died, there's no damage to them but they refuse to charge.
I've now bought a Samsung galaxy tab pro so they are are up for grabs.
I would prefer collection but am happy to post with a sae if necessary.
Basis all the support and advice I've received here I would like to give back to the community.
Also have a couple of touchstones that are only being used as stands for my samsung.
I'm not on line as much as I used to be (Health reasons) so please DON'T expect an immediate response.
I will obviously be looking at post count and number of thanks when requests are in.
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Hi everybody
I have 2 Touchpad's that have unfortunately died, there's no damage to them but they refuse to charge.
I've now bought a Samsung galaxy tab pro so they are are up for grabs.
I would prefer collection but am happy to post with a sae if necessary.
Basis all the support and advice I've received here I would like to give back to the community.
Also have a couple of touchstones that are only being used as stands for my samsung.
I'm not on line as much as I used to be (Health reasons) so please DON'T expect an immediate response.
I will obviously be looking at post count and number of thanks when requests are in.
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My oldest daughter uses our TouchPad, and has for years. My son is old enough now to be jealous. I would love to have another touchpad. I'd be happy to see if I could get one or both of those working and set them up with KK so that my kids can be on equal footing. I'm not familiar with 'collection' or 'SAE', my wife deals with shopping and shipping a lot more than I do. Do you have any takers yet?
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My oldest daughter uses our TouchPad, and has for years. My son is old enough now to be jealous. I would love to have another touchpad. I'd be happy to see if I could get one or both of those working and set them up with KK so that my kids can be on equal footing. I'm not familiar with 'collection' or 'SAE', my wife deals with shopping and shipping a lot more than I do. Do you have any takers yet?
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SAE stands for self addressed envelope, yes one the big contributers has also asked for one. I believe that shipping cost to the US /Canada are approximately £20 ($32).I'm happy giving them away and will probably chuck in a Touchstone with each but don't want to be out £40 ie 20 per.
I will check on the cost and report back .
Roland you definitely have one to play with, I can't believe that haven't got one bearing in mind all the tutorials you have done.
If you and Roland are OK with that I'll get it organised next week or when ever is convenient.
Please note that I can't guarantee that you are able to get it to charge. They haven't been dropped but just refused to charge. Hopefully if you can't get it working you can cover your costs by selling for part's.
sstar said:
SAE stands for self addressed envelope, yes one the big contributers has also asked for one. I believe that shipping cost to the US /Canada are approximately £20 ($32).I'm happy giving them away and will probably chuck in a Touchstone with each but don't want to be out £40 ie 20 per.
I will check on the cost and report back .
Roland you definitely have one to play with, I can't believe that haven't got one bearing in mind all the tutorials you have done.
If you and Roland are OK with that I'll get it organised next week or when ever is convenient.
Please note that I can't guarantee that you are able to get it to charge. They haven't been dropped but just refused to charge. Hopefully if you can't get it working you can cover your costs by selling for part's.
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Hey, I ran this idea by my wife, and while I thought it was a stellar idea, she didn't agree. I really appreciate the offer, so I won't be able to go through with it after all. Sorry
Hey buddy, i would be glad to take one of those off of your hands along with the touchstone, i live in Colorado, please pm me and I'll get you whatever you need to get it out to me, thanks!
I would like one please, I'm here in the UK west middle-lands which would make it easier for you.
Hi
If you still have one of these I would love to have a play with it. I am actually in Brighton so could collect from you as long as you are accessible by bus (I don't drive)
Have you left them on the charger for hours??? I had the issue a couple times where they wouldn't charge, but after leaving them on the charger for hours they finally came back to life. Also, does the little light flash across the home button when you put them on a charger?
I am also interested. Any chance either of the TouchPads are the white 64-gig devices?
I understand at this point I am last in line, so if other takers back out, please let me know. I can paypal you the money ASAP.
--McBean
I'll take one. I need it for parts.
@sstar Great thing you're doing, happy with my touchpads but would love a touchstone if you have one still. Contribution wise, my Touchpad Automated Installer has had 17500+ downloads so helped a fair few people!
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