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    Will an SZ large capacity battery work in the S series

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by xprohx, Feb 27, 2007.

  1. xprohx

    xprohx Notebook Evangelist

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    I am currently using a standard capacity SZ battery in my S series. The standard capacity is backwards compatible with the older S series as Sony states in the product description. However the newer SZ large capacity isn't listed to work with the S series. I don't see why it can't...

    Has anyone tried a newer SZ large capacity battery in a S series? I would like to know before I fork over $250+

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    I guess the newer large capacity battery will work for the S.
     
    xprohx, Feb 27, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    It might be that the portion that sticks out (for a large capacity battery) interferes with the build on an older model, but not the SZ.
     
    Gautam, Feb 28, 2007
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    TEKWRX Notebook Enthusiast

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    I picked up a large cap. battery that was made for the "S" series on clearance at Circuit City about a week ago for use on my SZ. I've had no trouble so far so it looks like the batteries are interchangeable. The specs on the VGP-BPL2 are almost the same as the VGP-BPL2C. The VGP-BPL2C has a slightly higher capacity though (7800mAh vs 7200mAh)
     
    TEKWRX, Feb 28, 2007
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  4. xprohx

    xprohx Notebook Evangelist

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    How much was the battery? I don't see it listed on the circuit city website.
     
    xprohx, Feb 28, 2007
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    TEKWRX Notebook Enthusiast

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    Not all locations still stock them. I found it at only 1 out of 3 stores in my area. It was $115
     
    TEKWRX, Feb 28, 2007
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    I went to my local circuit city and they didn't have it :(
     
    xprohx, Mar 1, 2007
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    I have the VGN-S560P that I bought from CompUSA a couple years ago. The stock battery won't hold a charge very long anymore. Time to replace it. I found the VGP-BPL2C. Will the VGP-BPL2C battery fit and perform properly with my "S" series???
    http://www.provantage.com/sony-vgpbpl2c~7SOVA059.htm
     
    roncruiser, Sep 19, 2007
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