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    Where can I buy a genuine battery for the Z1

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by mets3214, Jan 9, 2013.

  1. mets3214

    mets3214 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm looking to purchase an extra battery for my Z1 since my original is at 20% battery wear. I'm looking for a silver 6 cell or the bigger 9 cell battery, makes no difference to me. I just want to purchase a genuine one because I am worried about the aftermarket batteries. What would be a good site to buy it from? Thanks
     
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    Triple_Dude Notebook Evangelist

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    Are you handy with tools? Individual lithium-Ion cells can be bought for relatively cheap from reputable sources such as batteryspace.com and batteryjunction.com (disregard the early '90s looking website--they are both very reputable battery vendors). 9 individual 3000mAh 18650 cells can be bought for less than $50, and with some elbow grease, you can have a brand-spankin'-new high capacity battery :). (Note, for this to work, you need to HAVE a 9 cell battery case, if you have a 6 cell battery case, then you can only replace it with 6 cells, obviously).

    There are also great guides that help you to replace the internal cells, such as this one:
    Rebuilding a Laptop Battery | Linux Journal
     
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    mets3214 Notebook Consultant

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    Not that handy lol
     
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    lovelaptops MY FRIENDS CALL ME JEFF!

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    I know you're not supposed to conduct transactions except in the "marketplace" threads (sorry mods, people needing Sony Z batteries ask in the Sony thread) but I have 2 9 cell Z1 "genuine" batteries and I only need 1. One of the two is still at 100% and one is 97% or 98%. Feel free to PM me. They are black, however.
     
    lovelaptops, Jan 10, 2013
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