How to replace battery on Rio Carbon?

Aug 16, 2006 at 11:30 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 8

maoci

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Hi!
My battery on my Carbon died, I got another one and now I need to replace it. I would be really grateful if somebody described how to dismantle unit and replace battery. The best would be if somebody provided some link to guide with photos if there is any.
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Aug 17, 2006 at 5:57 AM Post #2 of 8

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If you haven't already done so, try a search on Riovolution.com -- very informative (and entertaining) community for Rio players.

 

Aug 18, 2006 at 3:29 PM Post #3 of 8

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google search - take apart rio carbon

I'm pretty sure I've seen a website re: step-by-step instructions for taking it apart w/pics. BTW, where'd you get the battery?

 

Aug 18, 2006 at 5:14 PM Post #4 of 8

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Originally Posted by omendelovitz BTW, where'd you get the battery?

that is my question too . . . . my Karma is acting like it is time for a replacemant as well.

and I see someone beat me to it with the Riovolution.com suggestion.

 

Aug 18, 2006 at 5:56 PM Post #5 of 8

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Originally Posted by NiceCans that is my question too . . . . my Karma is acting like it is time for a replacemant as well. and I see someone beat me to it with the Riovolution.com suggestion.

Good luck with that - Rio Karma replacement batteries essentially = nonexistent. you'd have to make your own from what I was able to find/research.

 

Aug 18, 2006 at 7:17 PM Post #6 of 8

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Originally Posted by omendelovitz Good luck with that - Rio Karma replacement batteries essentially = nonexistent. you'd have to make your own from what I was able to find/research.

bummer!

hmmm, am I seeing a RiO_Mod in my future?
Let's see, Hammond enclosure, 250GB, 72 hour battery life, built in PINT

scratch the Hammond, think red wheelbarrow

 

Aug 21, 2006 at 6:37 AM Post #7 of 8

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NiceCans hmmm, am I seeing a RiO_Mod in my future? Let's see, Hammond enclosure, 250GB, 72 hour battery life, built in PINT scratch the Hammond, think red wheelbarrow

Why not trying to add a DAC inside as well. I am interested.

If you ever get somewhere with the plans and design, let me know.

Maoci,
Let us know from where did you get the battery. And once you find the instructions let us know the link as well. Thanks!

 

Aug 22, 2006 at 5:29 PM Post #8 of 8

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I bought this carbon recently (used) from eBay seller and it had weak battery. I would return it, but I found out it too late so I asked him to send me spare battery.
The link which describes how to dismantle unit is: http://www.greghughes.net/rant/Perma...3260040f1.aspx
But like guy says there, he broke some clips doing it so I don't know if this is the right way to open the unit. If anybody has experience I would be grateful to read some comments