Could you honestly get by without a cellphone? Ha that is a funny question, cell phones have become a necessity rather than a luxury item, and cell phone batteries are even more important due to the fact that they are the lifeline of your mobile. As we all know a cell phone is not just a phone anymore, its a fully functional multi-media device that we can use for work, gps tracking and just for plan ole fun, but all that functionality can come to an abrupt halt if your cell phone battery dies.
Let’s talk about cell phone batteries for just a few minutes. Cheap cell phone batteries more specifically, you can typically find hundreds of vendors online selling cell batteries at discounted pricing, and from the outside looking in, the prices are very good. But you must first consider what you are buying, aftermarket batteries are cheap in price but the majority of the time they are cheap in craftsmanship as well.
Now although you will get a great deal, what really are you buying? Let me give you some hot tips on what to look for when purchasing a new battery for your cell phone.
1. Make sure you have the correct battery, your cell phone battery should have the phone model on the packaging.
2. Check to see if the battery has an indicator built in, I have found that most aftermarket batteries do not have this feature, and will cause the battery to overheat and possibly leak into the electronics of the phone and will cause damage and or safety hazards.
3. Check to see if the battery carry’s any warranty, usually aftermarket does not. You may have to buy several batteries vs. buying one OEM.
4. Even though the labels may tell you that the battery has the same contents as an OEM or genuine battery, don’t be disappointed when you get 50% less battery life and inconsistent charges.
These are just a few tips for you to consider, I would recommend to go out and do your research, read some customer reviews and get on some blogs to find out how well these aftermarket batteries work before buying them. I think you will find that most people spend the extra money upfront and are more happy in the long run.
By: Gannon Faul
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Are you concerned your current battery is defective? Then perhaps, a replacement battery is the solution. However, there are many reasons NOT to purchase a cell phone battery. Most of the time the battery that came with your phone is under a one year warranty. Many service providers will replace your battery at no charge if you go into their store or call their customer service.
Also, most phone manufacturers have an additional warranty on your entire device. Generally, most batteries range from $40-$45 if they are not after market. Batteries that come straight from the manufacturer are sold either by your service provider or directly from the manufacturer’s website. After market batteries can be found at electronic stores, authorized agents of your service provider, swap meets or cell phone accessory kiosks. Often times, after market batteries are not covered under any warranty and are more susceptible to being defective.
You will know that you have a defective battery if your phone is hot to the touch, not providing any power or not holding a charge. You do not need a replacement battery if your signal strength is low. The reception on your cell phone does not in any way correlate to your battery. If your cell phone is not responding to commands, any of the features stop working properly or the phone powers off by itself, these are not symptoms indicative of a defective battery.
It is always recommended that before you buy a replacement battery, you first contact your service provider. They may be able to offer you a whole new phone at a discounted price (sometimes, even for free) if you are willing to renew your contract. If you have had your current cell phone for less than one year then there is a very good chance they will replace your battery or even your entire phone at no charge per the manufacturer warranty.
The only reason that you would not be able to get your battery replaced under the warranty is if it has water damage. Most batteries contain a water indication sticker on the side of the battery. If it has not come in contact with water than it will be white with a pink stripe. However, if it does have water damage the sticker will be completely red.
In the event, that your only option is to buy a new battery, your best bet would be to purchase it from your service provider to ensure that you are not buying an after market product. The replacement battery itself comes with a one year warranty and a 30 day buyer’s remorse policy.
By: Luke Walker
