Since this has a non-replaceable battery and Li-ion batteries die after a few years, doesn't that mean you'll have to spend another $500 soon?
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You can most definitely replace the battery on the Dyson DC59. Simply Google DC59 replacement batteries and you will find many options. Cost is $70 to $80. The person who claimed to "burst your bubble" is misinformed and spreading disinformation.
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No you will not! there are replacement battery packs you can get, even here on Amazon. I own a DC44 and the battery pack is a 6 cell 2000 MaH battery from factory, so if you get one aftermarket you have to get at least 2000Mah or you will have less run time if you don't. They will have replacements for this model as well as soon as they update their products. I don't know the spec on the DC59 though. ******edit***** 2/18/14 I now own a DC59 Animal and what a difference in suction!!! Way better. the battery has 2100 MaH battery pack and is now held in place by small screw. But still easy to replace and yes Dyson sells them for around $70 each and a charger for about $30
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I wondered that myself; was told by Dyson support I could get another battery for $69. Li-ion batteries can last quite a while, and typically just slowly use capacity so one has to charge them more often.
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No you will not! there are replacement battery packs you can get, even here on Amazon. I own a DC44 and the battery pack is a 6 cell 2000 MaH battery from factory, so if you get one aftermarket you have to get at least 2000Mah or you will have less run time if you don't. They will have replacements for this model as well as soon as they update their products. I don't know the spec on the DC59 though.******edit***** 2/18/14I now own a DC59 Animal and what a difference in suction!!! Way better. the battery has 2100 MaH battery pack and is now held in place by small screw. But still easy to replace and yes Dyson sells them for around $70 each and a charger for about $30 No you will not! there are replacement battery packs you can get, even here on Amazon. I own a DC44 and the battery pack is a 6 cell 2000 MaH battery from factory, so if you get one aftermarket you have to get at least 2000Mah or you will have less run time if you don't. They will have replacements for this model as well as soon as they update their products. I don't know the spec on the DC59 though.******edit***** 2/18/14I now own a DC59 Animal and what a difference in suction!!! Way better. the battery has 2100 MaH battery pack and is now held in place by small screw. But... » Read More No you will not! there are replacement battery packs you can get, even here on Amazon. I own a DC44 and the battery pack is a 6 cell 2000 MaH battery from factory, so if you get one aftermarket you have to get at least 2000Mah or you will have less run time if you don't. They will have replacements for this model as well as soon as they update their products. I don't know the spec on the DC59 though.******edit***** 2/18/14I now own a DC59 Animal and what a difference in suction!!! Way better. the battery has 2100 MaH battery pack and is now held in place by small screw. But still easy to replace and yes Dyson sells them for around $70 each and a charger for about $30 « Show Less
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I bought this in April 2010. I had a power failure and the battery lasted 5 minutes with just two small things (Cable modem, WiFi router) plugged in. Hence, the battery doesn't last 3.75 years before needing replacement. Or, maybe the whole unit is dead.CyberPower RB1280X2A 12V 8AH UPS Replacement Battery Cartridge for $73 or an new unit for $130-ish. Disappointing.
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Not sure of the cost but I know batteries plus stores sell replacement computer batteries. They may change it for you. Unless it's under warranty this may be the way to go
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Not good, not being charged for a year and used most likely really killed the battery. Look B&D; up on google to look if you can replace rechargable battery.People who lose batteries for tools run into the same problem, no use - no charge - die.
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No. Needs to be replaced every 6 months.Can buy additional on the internet at very low prices rather than pay the high cost to DogTek or radio shack.I think my last cost was less than $2 each.The dogs don't even know when the battery is gone as they never even go near the boundry.
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Same here. Interestingly, when I've seen spare batteries listed they are going for $150 (!). If that's the case, you might as well buy another unit from HD and use its battery as a spare.
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As long as the battery will take you. Then you get new ones. Just be gentle to the cauthery tip. But those can be purchased seperatly also
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Mine lasted close to 5 years before it required a charge too often to put up with.
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I ended three years of use four months ago and my battery is now dying out as well. I used to finish my lawn with one charge, now it takes two. I am contemplating the purchase of another battery, but at $149 it is definitely causing some sticker shock.
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this battery is not made to be recharged it should last about two to three years in your unit
2009802
you can buy other batteries....and I would assume you can get a new charger....I would complain to the place you purchased it....mine is probably 4 years old....I have two batteries, so I constantly swap the batteries in the charger...
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Crazy as it sounds, it's almost cheaper to buy a new drill than batteries. I just found a 20V Li-Ion drill on sale next week at Lowes for $89 with 2 batteries!. I haven't found a good source for inexpensive replacement batteries. The places that rebuild Ni-Cads don't seem to be in the Li-Ion business yet.
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NO! And it won't be for a couple years according to tech-support. Personally I feel that's very foolish, I'm not sure if they are repurposing someone else's device.
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There is no easy access to replace the batteries. But, as with all devices and tools that use lithium-ion or lithium polymer batteries, they are fantastic for a couple a thousand cycles of charging, minimum. That would mean you can charge them three times a say for several years without a problem. I can't see anyone using them that much. I hope the information helps.
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No, you must purchase an additional battery that costs $500. Just kidding, every electronic device will come with a battery pre-installed.
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I don't think it will die as a new battery but there are many potential problems for this kind of batteries. You can forget to add water. You can have a faulty charger. Or after 2 to 3 years the battery just dies despite the claim of the company that it should last much longer. It is far more expensive than a 3 year marine battery, which is maintenance free.
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One more big question, when the lithium battery dies then what, they do die after 800-2000 cycles?.Can you buy another?,it seems they have stopped making this. Does sony have something bigger and better now??? the 500model is extinct.