Monday, April 18, 2016

Searching For Hard To Find Batteries

By Laura Jones


Most people these days will own devices that require batteries to make them function. Cell phones, laptops and wrist watches all require power sources and occasionally these will fail and replacements are needed. If your device is fairly old or a model that is no longer in production you may need to look for hard to find batteries and there are a few options available when doing so.

The two types of battery most commonly used in electrical devices are available to buy form a few sources. There are the throw away type which when they have run down will just be taken out and replaced with a new one. The other type is a rechargeable cell which can be used over again after being plugged into a power point and recharged.

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 two main places to find replacement batteries and some care is needed when making your selections. High street stores in your neighbourhood will sell batteries and there are also many web based companies that retail power cells. It is advisable to take the old battery with you when visiting a store so that you can compare it to the new one before making a purchase.

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.

If you are purchasing your batteries online it is useful to get the details from the old cell and have the details to hand when you are browsing. Internet retailers will list their stock on the pages with photographs, detailed descriptions and prices. Many of the sellers will allow you to buy just 1 battery but if you have found a rare item it can be worth buying and extra one.

When you are ordering an item from an online site it should be noted that shipping charges will be added to your bill. Most items will be shipped on a next day basis unless you select an alternative delivery service. Always check your item before taking it out of the packaging if possible in case it needs to be returned.

After replacing a battery it is essential that you dispose of the old one in the correct way. Many batteries can be thrown out with the trash but some will have to be taken to a recycle point. Some rechargeable cells can be repaired and sold again and there are firms who will take your old one and refurbish them.




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