Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0

suchis on 22/09/2019 - 09:22
Last edited 24/09/2019 - 13:44 by 1 other user

Hi
We have been given a Samsung Galaxy that has a no-go battery (well at least that I assume is the reason it won’t start).
My question is, is it worth buying a new battery and could I use it for chromecasting or as sat nav in car?
If I go down the road of new battery where in Canberra would be best?….. Or on eBay?
I have tried discounting the battery and restarting but that didn’t do squat!
Thanks

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  SlowCarSlow on 22/09/2019 - 12:14

  +1

  I know nothing. Would it work with a powerbank / charger connected?

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    suchis on 22/09/2019 - 15:14

    With charger connected…….. nothing ;)
    Ta

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      Presence on 22/09/2019 - 20:38

      It's probably not the battery and given it's age it's probably rubbish :(

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  BanannaMan on 23/09/2019 - 14:18

  +1

  Its only $20 for a new battery to try it out I guess
  Buying a tablet version like this one you're looking at $80 so I guess its a trade off
  Personally I'd ditch it especially since it doesnt even come on (Id charge at least 1 hour) after plugging in to the socket to charge

  Battery - lasts for 3 days typically and for web surfing / gps should be fine
  Software - Version 4.4 (current 9.0).. Meh

  https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Original-Battery-for-Samsung-Gal…

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  suchis on 29/09/2019 - 20:55

  SlowCarSlow was on the money. I tried a different cable and bang… it got charged.
  So now to see what the beast can do :)