How to Increase the Battery Life of a Palm PDA by Replacing the Battery

Personal digital assistants (PDAs) have proven themselves a technological breakthrough in organization. The trouble is, just as with almost everything electronic, diminishing battery life can interfere with their usefulness. This article will uncover for you some experts’ findings on how to increase battery life of a Palm PDA, with only some minor modifications.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Screwdriver
• Replacement battery
• Paperclips

1. Determine what kind of battery you have in your palm PDA. There are a wide range of batteries depending on the model of your PDA, so research your particular battery to ensure that it is removable. Some batteries should not be removed.

2. Research possible replacement batteries. There are several different kinds to choose from, so research thoroughly to ensure you'd be getting an improvement. Apple iPod batteries are a popular replacement for palm PDAs.

3. Ensure that the replacement battery will fit in the place of the original battery. Compare the sizes of the batteries carefully before switching them.

4. Remove the current battery carefully. To do this, you will need to remove the sliding mechanism on the back of the device by inserting two paperclips into the two tiny holes located on either side of the serial-number tag. This will push down two springs and unlock the sliding mechanism.

5. Replace the battery with extreme care. Attempting to force a new battery into place may cause extensive problems with your Palm PDA, possibly breaking your high-priced toy.

Tips & Warnings

• If you do not feel comfortable replacing your battery, external options are also available. Battery hook-ups can be found for marginal prices in most electronics stores or on eBay. Consider these first.
• Seek further reference on your PDA disassembly if needed. Several step-by-step guides have been published for battery removal.
• Self-removal of your PDA’s battery will not be covered in your warranty, so make sure that you are confident in your ability before taking your device apart.
• Many PDAs are not suitable for modification or don’t particularly need it. Make sure your efforts are not in vain, as the process can be fatal to your PDA.