I had to remove the battery from my chromebook because it swelled up.

I’d like to get a new battery. I only need enough juice to survive being unplugged for a few minutes without shutting down abruptly.

The chromebook was about $60 to buy. With shipping and tax, a new battery is priced $40-80.

I like the device, I have put the time in to getting linux functioning how I like, so I’d rather not start fresh with a new chromebook. And I have no money.

Is there some kind of vendor that sells old batteries that don’t have much power in them? I was hoping to spend about $20. Maybe some sort of recycler.

location: Canada

part #: gm02xl

Secondary questions:

  • Is it possible to bypass the battery as a power source when plugged in so that they don’t get swollen in the future? I would rather just leave devices plugged in all the time.

  • Is there a way to make the USB power more securely attached so it doesn’t disconnect at the slightest movement? Super glue?

  • neomachino@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    51·
    24 days ago

    A quick search on eBay for “chromebook gm02xl battery” shows me a ton of battery for under $20 with shipping, saw one for $12 with free shipping.

    • reboot@lemmy.worldOP
      2·
      23 days ago

      For Canada? Here is representative sample of my results:

      ^^^ Shipping $8

      All the above subject to taxes and occasionally import duties (which you dont find out about until weeks later they send a bill).

      Pls share link for the $12 one