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redi
12-10-2002, 09:43 AM
I've got an ipaq 3600.. and the battery life seems pretty sub par.. on a full charge, if I put on some mp3s I get a battery low warning after 3 or 4 songs. This happens even if i turn the backlight off etc. Is this normal?

pixel
12-10-2002, 11:48 AM
Hi

How old is the 3600
you may need a new Batt

redi
12-10-2002, 02:56 PM
it's about 1.5 yrs old.. I got it off ebay so im not certain..

pixel
12-11-2002, 04:59 AM
Hi

the older one's had problems with the Batt also
some of the newer ones also like the 37xx and even the 38xx
you could sent it back to Compaq/HP
to replace it. Not sure how much it would cost.
I am sure it does not cost as much in the US as it would
here in Ireland or the UK.

I hope you get it sorted

Regards

Pixel

redi
12-11-2002, 08:47 AM
well i'm reselling it on ebay anyway. I'm in canada and it's not really worth it for me to order a new battery with exhange and shipping and all. I've called Compaq about it, but they charge $30 (cdn) just for shipping and to have a tech look at it.

IPAQ Owner
12-12-2002, 09:59 AM
Check out HandheldCanada.com

http://www.handheldcanada.com

They're selling replacement iPaq batteries for about $160.00 CDN.

And no, I'm not affiliated with them.