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    P157SM long-term battery availability question

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by FieryDragonLord, Jul 27, 2014.

  1. FieryDragonLord

    FieryDragonLord Notebook Enthusiast

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    I plan on keeping my P157SM (Sager NP8255-S) running for the long haul (at least three years, perhaps five years), which raises a concern about the long-term availability of replacement batteries.

    This exact model laptop has been discontinued and replaced with the P157SM-A, which appears to use the same battery. A replacement battery currently costs $100 from Sager direct. Even with battery compatibility retained, I'm not sure how long Clevo will continue to make these batteries, so I plan on getting an extra battery and keeping it in the fridge 40% charged for long-term storage until the stock battery fails.

    How long can I expect replacement batteries to be available for? Should I get a new battery now and keep it in cold storage until needed, or wait until later? (The Dragon has been in service for about seven months. The battery has been well-maintained and typically gives me three hours on a charge, but I can't predict how long it'll last before I need to replace it.)

    --DragonLord
     
    FieryDragonLord, Jul 27, 2014
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    deadsmiley Notebook Deity

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    You could contact your reseller or Sager directly and ask.
     
    deadsmiley, Jul 28, 2014
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    If you plan on getting a spare at some time, now would be the best time to do so. They really dont drop in price, and at least now there is availability.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Jul 28, 2014
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    Then again, lithium-ion batteries degrade over time regardless of whether they're used. While cold storage at 40% greatly extends useful life, I'd rather wait as much as possible.

    --DragonLord
     
    FieryDragonLord, Jul 28, 2014
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  5. Meaker@Sager

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    The battery has been in use since the HM series, as for when it's replaced I don't know but they wont go over night.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jul 29, 2014
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  6. FieryDragonLord

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    Sorry to bump an old thread, but I just ordered a new battery from Sager direct. $100, free shipping.

    I'll test the battery, bring it to 40-50%, and keep it in the fridge. I guess I won't have to worry too much about the battery any more...

    —DragonLord
     
    FieryDragonLord, Dec 29, 2014
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    I don't think it would have been a problem to pick it up in 2 years time say but you should be sorted now I guess, just make sure to be careful of avoiding shorts across the terminals from condensation in the fridge.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 29, 2014
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