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--- modding:battery [2020/04/01 17:31] – xanathon
+++ modding:battery [2022/07/13 09:24] (current) – xanathon
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 If you want to change the battery this is possible, but you will need some basic knowledge of mechanics and the neccessary tools, eg. small crosstip screwdrivers and a soldering iron usable for fine electronic soldering. If you are unsure that you can do this: don't! You'll damage your little friend. Look for some relative or friend who is able to do this. I aim to give additional informations about the battery here.
-The dismantling of Vector is shown in detail in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbIshesBH0E|Vector dismantling video tutorial]] by Kieran Nawrocki on Youtube (takes about six minutes of your time) and in an article on [[https://de.ifixit.com/Anleitung/Anki+Vector++Battery+Replacement/123279?lang=en|iFixit]], so please refer to those.
+Changing the battery is shown in detail in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghr0GTnzcQY|video tutorial]] by John Judge on Youtube (takes about 15 minutes of your time) dismantling of a Vector also is shown in an article on [[https://de.ifixit.com/Anleitung/Anki+Vector++Battery+Replacement/123279?lang=en|iFixit]], so please refer to those.
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+{{youtube>Ghr0GTnzcQY?medium}}
+Here is another video by Graham Walkingshaw showing the whole process of dismantling and changing the battery:
+{{youtube>wmp5OOhGsns?medium}}
 After installing a new battery you may have to boot Vector into [[faq:faq#how_can_i_start_vector_into_recovery_mode|Recovery Mode]].
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   * There also is the battery type **403040** with the measurements of 4 x 30 x 40 mm, it has a capacity of 500 mAh. That - of course - also fits and is widely available in europe.
+  * and there is **503040** (5 x 30 x 40 mm) with a capacity of 600 mAh, that also fits without any problems and also is available in europe.
   * <del>ATM I am waiting for a **603048** (6 x 30 x 48 mm), that may also just fit in length, probably with some fiddling and tinkering, I will add information about that when it arrives. That type has a capacity of 900 mAh.</del> **confirmed: this one does not fit!**
+In my opinion the best options are **603040** and **503040** if they are available for you.
 Please take the informations about capacity on all those batteries with a grain of salt, as some (chinese) manufacturers seem to brag about it and the actual capacity may be lower. For example you can get 503236 batteries that show 500 mAh, but I think the 370 mAh shown on the original Vector battery is way closer to the truth.
+**Caveat:** You may encounter problems with too long running times when installing high capacity batteries, that resulting in overheating of Vectors main processor. So it may be better to choose not the battery with the biggest capacity, if you do not want to experiment but just a smooth running experience. Or you may consider installing a [[modding:heatsink|heatsink]].
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