How to Buy a Replacement Battery for a Palm Tungsten E2

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The Tungsten E2 PDA from Palm is powered by an improved lithium-ion battery that gives you plenty of time between charges. This extended lifespan comes at a price: the battery is not meant to be changed by the user. If you don’t shy away from hand tools or a simple repair job, though, you can buy a replacement battery and get your E2 back online. Here Is how to buy a replacement battery for a Palm Tungsten E2.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Palm Tungsten E2

Step 1

Get to know your voltage: 3.7 volts for the E2. Voltage is the pressure of the current that is coming from the battery.
Step 2

Learn the amperage: 1050 mAH. Milli-amperes-per-hour is the amount of current that the battery provides to the Tungsten E2 per hour.
Step 3

Write down your part number. This is the original battery supplier’s part number. As more third-party batteries become available, this could change.
Step 4

Bring the technical specifications with you down to your local electronics store and ask the sales staff to help you find a replacement battery for the E2. Other likely spots to succeed are cell phone stores and computer retailers.
Step 5

Use the Internet to do your running for you. Type in “Palm Tungsten E2” into a search engine and sort through the results for the best bargain. Remember to add in shipping costs before ringing up the purchase.

Tips & Warnings

Put off buying a replacement battery as long as possible by charging your E2 as directed. Proper charging dramatically extends the lifespan of rechargeable batteries and saves you the hassle of dealing with replacement.
Illustrated step-by-step instructions are often sold with the replacement battery for the Tungsten E2. If you have a choice, take the instructions, especially if you have never changed the batteries before.
A few specialized tools are needed to change the battery: star-bit screwdrivers and a thin pry bar. Some retailers sell these as a package deal with the replacement battery, otherwise you can find these just about anywhere tools are sold.
The lithium-ion battery inside the Tungsten E2 is not designed to be replaced or serviced by the owner, so changing the battery will most likely void your warranty.