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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: fallox on July 16, 2003, 12:35:17 PM

Title: Sony Minidisc MZ-N505 <> NiHM batteries
Post by: fallox on July 16, 2003, 12:35:17 PM

Hi! I'm new here  :-D

Ok the problem is:
I want to put GP/Varta Batteries 2000mAh in my Sony discman. Can I just do this or isn't it good for the minidisc to put there NiMH batteries in it.

And does it matter if I put 2000mAh, or 1800mAh or higher in it?

Title: Re: Sony Minidisc MZ-N505 <> NiHM batteries
Post by: Kees on July 16, 2003, 12:40:17 PM

Hey FalloX dude .. ;-)

I wouldn't know ... sorry

Title: Re: Sony Minidisc MZ-N505 <> NiHM batteries
Post by: Ni72ous on July 16, 2003, 01:02:06 PM

Hello Fallox

I dont think the type of battery will matter but i would make sure the output of the battery matches the output of the original battery.

Title: Re: Sony Minidisc MZ-N505 <> NiHM batteries
Post by: MiniBobF on July 16, 2003, 01:13:28 PM

The mAh rating is a measure of the capcity of your battery. A higher number will last longer.

Ensure the voltage of the battery you wish to replace is comparable.

Some (And only some) devices don't like rechargable devices as they output a lower voltage (1.2V in the case of NiCd, don't know about NiMH). As a side note, Rechargable batteries have a lower internal resistance.... so they get hotter when you short them out ;-)

Neil Thomas, AKA MiniBobF

Title: Re: Sony Minidisc MZ-N505 <> NiHM batteries
Post by: ikir on July 16, 2003, 01:19:26 PM

I don't understand, i have the same model wich yoiu have, why you want to change the battery? My battery plays lp4 for more than 50 hours.

And i think the original battery is an NiHM

Title: Re: Sony Minidisc MZ-N505 <> NiHM batteries
Post by: Panthro on July 16, 2003, 01:27:17 PM

you are fine to replace the batts for
rechargeables just check amps + volts
if they are the same .... no probs

I personly use Nickle Hydride(sp) for all
my rechargeable needs because it has a
higher output similare to non rechargable
batts ..... at least thats what my locale tech
head shop guy says :-D

Title: Re: Sony Minidisc MZ-N505 <> NiHM batteries
Post by: fallox on July 16, 2003, 01:54:08 PM

reaction on ikir:
because I only have a NiHM charger.

Title: Re: Sony Minidisc MZ-N505 <> NiHM batteries
Post by: fallox on July 16, 2003, 01:57:52 PM

hmm I finally found the manual :-D and it says:

Use a rechargable Ni-Cd battery, A LR6-battery (AA-format, or an auto-accu (I hope I say auto-accu in correct English  :-P )

Does this mean that every AA battery fits?

Title: Re: Sony Minidisc MZ-N505 <> NiHM batteries
Post by: KennyR on July 16, 2003, 03:56:14 PM

mAh is a measure of current output over a certain time. It wouldn't matter if the batteries were 10,000 mAh - a device only pulls as much current as it needs. Only voltage is a consideration when figuring out what batteries will work.

Title: Re: Sony Minidisc MZ-N505 <> NiHM batteries
Post by: fallox on July 16, 2003, 05:43:42 PM

Ok I got the anwser from the Sony site.

Can I use NiHM batteries, awnser : YES :-D

So this topic can ben closed.