Economical Cell Phone Parts, Batteries, Etc

[IM469]

I notice that my Galaxy S3 has been loosing power much faster than my S.O.'s. I am on the road a lot some days and charging the phone is a problem so I went to the store I bought it and checked if it was covered by warranty (most devices, cars, etc don't cover battery). If it wasn't I was going to go to another discount store to get a new battery figuring I'd be out only ~ $10 -$15 with that approach.

The phone clerk verified the battery wasn't covered but told me that I could get a stronger battery replacement for under $5 dollars from T-mobile on the web. The guy was right - I could by a replacement battery for $4 that was 10% stronger than the battery in the phone now. I could also pay ~ $7 and get a battery that was 30% stronger. They also included wall chargers for ~ $3.50 so you can charge a battery direct from the power outlet (like many camera batteries). I'm getting two batteries and a charger which will let me travel without worrying about charging the battery. Prices include shipping.

All cell phones are supported.: http://www.tmart.com

If I have a problem with my order - I'll update the posting.

 

[bucky88]

I don't think tmart has anything to do with T-Mobile. Tmart is an HK outfit probably selling cheap Chinese knockoffs. Ebay is another good source for this kind of stuff.

B88

 

[IM469]

I don't think tmart has anything to do with T-Mobile. Tmart is an HK outfit probably selling cheap Chinese knockoffs. Ebay is another good source for this kind of stuff.

B88

Wow - did I get hosed ! I got a stand that holds you phone upright while it charges two batteries - The phone and another in the base. Put a new super battery in the base and my cell phone which was at ~ 80% and plugged in the charger. It immediately started draining the cell phone battery. I think it simply parallels both batteries so they will drain until they are both the same charge.

Both new batteries which are suppose have 40% more capacity than the old old lasted about 2 - 3 hours and the old one goes for ~ 10 hours. Sadly I paid extra for the higher capacity. They say there is a money back guaranty - I hope so.