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  1. N

    Looking for help sourcing cellphone parts

    Hi all, I am new here. Just wondering if anyone could help me with sourcing cellphone parts such as screens and batteries. I recently learned how to repair some devices, and my family and friends would like it if I could fix their phones at a low cost. However, I am having troube finding...
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    How much longer bigger batteries last

    How much longer bigger batteries last Does a D-cell battery last twice as long as a C-cell battery, or four-times as long as a AAA?
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    Need help with Huawei E5573

    Hi all. My Battery of my E5573 device has swollen up and I'm looking to replace the battery. Does anyone know where I can get a battery? I've tried talking to Huawei(No help there). I've tried a lot of different sites(Raz Tech, Pricheck and DX.com) with no luck. I even went to Telkom...
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    The best battery in South Africa – MyBroadband Test

    The best battery in South Africa – MyBroadband Test The Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa recently instructed Duracell to withdraw advertising stating its batteries “last up to 10-times longer”, as the claim was unsubstantiated.
  5. Rouxenator

    Airplane mode = remarkable battery save

    Often you will hear people complain that their smartphone's battery does not last them a whole day. Now this greatly depends on your usage patterns so it is difficult to generalise. However recently I made a rather interesting discovery on an endurance ride across the Karoo. While most people...
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    Researchers clarify mystery about proposed battery material

    Researchers clarify mystery about proposed battery material Study explains conflicting results from other experiments, may lead to batteries with more energy per pound.
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    Macbook Pro Battery Replacement

    Hi Does anyone know where I can buy a MacBook Pro battery replacement in South Africa? Example from Amazon If not, will I have any problems importing the battery from Amazon? Thanks.
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    Samsung Galaxy Note 4 [S]

    Item name (be very descriptive): Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Brand new spare original battery All accessories in box Phone has tempered screen protector and silicone back cover Phone works perfectly http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_4-6434.php Age and condition: 2 Years, Good Condition Do you...
  9. Kevin Lancaster

    How some battery materials expand without cracking

    How some battery materials expand without cracking Brittle electrodes handle expansion by going glassy, study shows.
  10. J

    DIY Solar Setup for Domestic Home

    Hi All, I have looked through most of the posts here, and I cannot find this posted question, so please point out if this is a duplicate? Currently I have a huge UPS setup for my home working perfectly. This consists of: 8 x 12v 110ah Lead Crystal batteries 4 x 12v 70ah Lead Crystal...
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    Opel Corsa Lite Sport Power Issues

    Good Evening I had to replace the battery on my 2007 Opel Corsa lite sport early last week and since the installation the car has developed serious power issues. The car was serviced in October 2016 and was running perfectly up until the new battery was installed. The HT leads and coil pack...
  12. Kevin Lancaster

    New faster-charging, longer-lasting rechargeable battery tech

    New faster-charging, longer-lasting rechargeable battery tech John Goodenough, the co-inventor of the lithium-ion battery, has developed the first all-solid-state battery cells that could lead to safer, faster charging, and longer-lasting batteries.
  13. Kevin Lancaster

    Toward all-solid lithium batteries

    Toward all-solid lithium batteries Researchers investigate mechanics of lithium sulfides, which show promise as solid electrolytes. Most batteries are composed of two solid, electrochemically active layers called electrodes, separated by a polymer membrane infused with a liquid or gel...
  14. Kevin Lancaster

    The luxury smartphone with a 7,000mAh battery

    The luxury smartphone with a 7,000mAh battery Chinese company Gionee has revealed its M2017 smartphone, a 5.7-inch device which features a 7,000mAh battery.
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    DJI Phantom Batteries

    Hi All I am looking at ordering a Phantom 4 Pro directly from DJI (Seems to come out quite a bit cheaper) however postbox courier (http://www.postbox-courier.com/) are not able to bring in the LiPo batteries in if they are not part of the original kit (i.e. extra batteries). What is the...
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    InfiniSolar 10Kw 3Phase grid tie inverter

    Item name (be very descriptive): InfiniSolar 10Kw 3Phase grid tie inverter Age and condition: Used about 4 weeks Do you include packaging: No Warranty: Yes Reason for selling: Upgraded to 16KW inverter Price: R42,000 Negotiable: Yes Location: Dalpark Ext 1, Gauteng Shipping or...
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    MacBook Air 11" battery - where to get?

    Looking to replace my MacBook Air battery - with new shipping restrictions on batteries, it isn't as easy as it used to be to get one of fleabay. Any ideas who supplies locally?
  18. Kevin Lancaster

    How to make your car battery last longer

    How to make your car battery last longer Battery Centre explains how long your car battery should last, how you will know when to replace it, and how to make it last longer.
  19. RedViking

    LG G4 Extended Battery Cover - Where to buy?

    Hi guys, Where can I buy/order an LG G4 Extended Battery Cover (preferably heavy duty) in South Africa. Something similar to this...
  20. Kevin Lancaster

    The risk when buying a non-approved smartphone battery

    The risk when buying a non-approved smartphone battery A Cape Town man thinks his house could have burnt down after his 10-year-old Samsung cellphone burst into flames while charging in his study.
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