battery life

[roclucky1]

Is there any way we can update our battery life from 2 hours to 5 hours on our tt1. thanks roc........

 

[Damademan3]

lower the brightness and the voice volume. Thats what i do when mine is going dead.

 

[digital-flex]

Also turn of wireless data and bluetooth, that should help with longer battery life as well.

 

[toni2047]

Well, what about a way of completely turning off your TomTom? When you turn it off normaly, it keeps draining the battery and flattens it out in about 2 weeks... not good for storing it when it's not in use.

 

[digital-flex]

I don't think there is a way to completely turn it off.

 

[Mac98]

What we need is someone brave enough, and skilled, to open the TomTom One and show the battery thats installed. Then, it may be possible to figure out if a larger capacity battery is available, one that also fits into the space available.

At the moment, I would only open mine if I were replacing the battery with something bigger.

Caveat: this would undoubtedly VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

 

[videoman]

I think the battery life in the TTONE ia JOKE! I can charge mine, shut it off, and turn it on a few days later and the battery level has already gone down, what the heck?

 

[Inches]

What we need is someone brave enough, and skilled, to open the TomTom One and show the battery thats installed. Then, it may be possible to figure out if a larger capacity battery is available, one that also fits into the space available.

At the moment, I would only open mine if I were replacing the battery with something bigger.

Caveat: this would undoubtedly VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

A bit tricky to open but here are some pictures of the inside.

 

[digital-flex]

You're definitely brave but thanks for sharing that. Is that battery something you can buy in retail stores?

 

[pikov]

You're definitely brave but thanks for sharing that. Is that battery something you can buy in retail stores?

It's a Maxell lithium-ion battery -- 3.7V at 1100 mAh

Need to find one of the same physical size and much greater capacity!

 

[pikov]

A bit tricky to open but here are some pictures of the inside.

How did you get it open?

 

[ausmartin]

=Mac98;26865]"Then, it may be possible to figure out if a larger .."
MAXELL ...
Dimensions(mm)*1 Weight (g)*2 Charge(CCCV) Discharge(CC) Minimum Capacity(mAh)*3
T?W?H Max. Voltage(V) End Voltage(V)
Max. Current(A) Max. Current(A)
Nominal Voltage(V) 3.7V all
ICP653443AR 6.2?0.3 21 4.2 2.75 1100
33.8?0.2 1.1 1.65
42.6+0/-0.5
ICP803443AR 7.7?0.3 25 4.2 2.75 1350
33.8?0.2 1.35 2.03
42.6+0/-0.5

Only one that may fit - bigger is the ICP803443 0.5mm THICKER
But where to get it ?

 

[pikov]

=Mac98;26865]

<snip>

Only one that may fit - bigger is the ICP803443 0.5mm THICKER
But where to get it ?

The lithium-ion battery appears to be popular for cameras. Perhaps a full-service camera shop would have a replacement chart.

However, consider that to add 50% capacity/time, you'd need a 1650 mAh battery and I don't know if they make one that large in that size package.

 

[Wiley]

Heat buildup and charging circuitry specs are a concern...

It's a Maxell lithium-ion battery -- 3.7V at 1100 mAh

Need to find one of the same physical size and much greater capacity!

I don't think it was a strategic move by TomTom to put a wimpy battery in the One. More likely it was a consideration of the necessary size, charging rate and heat tolerance of adjoining components.

These issues have been dealt with for years by palmtop computer users whose hardware didn't have a user-serviceable battery. It was a perpetual hunt for a battery that would work with very specific constraints. Typically, there was a realization that the manufacturer had the battery custom made to their physical and electrical specs. In other words, it was virtually impossible to find a substitute battery that didn't require some hacking of the hardware or the circuitry. I saw some great examples of the Frankenstein method of hammering in a generic battery. Yikes!

Realistically, we all have to prepare for the day that our TT battery finally passes on. Hopefully, when our unit gives up the ghost, the latest whiz-bang GPS device will be calling us.

 

[Inches]

How did you get it open?

Power off and remove the SD card. Remove the 4 screws with a T-9 torx and using a case separator gently insert at the top and pry apart. There is noticeable resistance until one side pops loose. Then carefully separate the halves.

If you use a screw driver to pry at the top you have a good chance to gouge or mark the outside. I used the case separator that came with a battery for the iPod (it will also work with iPhone).

Have fun...

 

[robvann]

Energizer battery booster

It's easier to buy the $25 Energizer battery booster from Radio Shack or similar. It just plugs into the normal mini USB connector!

 

[Team Dougherty]

Forgive my ignorance, I have only had my one for a few weeks. A two hour run time seems to be plenty. How often to you guys run your TT outside of your car? I have a Magellan that I use for geocaching with it's lcd b&w display it runs a long time on a pair of lithium "AA" batteries. The TT with its color back light display needs a lot of power to run it.
If you need a longer run time outside of your car or away from your PC there are many different kinds of battery packs with a usb port that will run your TT . I have one that I got for $5.00 that holds 4 "AA" batteries and a usb port that runs all my usb powered devices. With lithium "AA" batteries in runs my PDA for while. I use it as an MP3 player.

 

[pikov]

Forgive my ignorance, I have only had my one for a few weeks. A two hour run time seems to be plenty.

I don't like the in-car power supply because of the location of the power socket (in the center armrest bin) - the cord runs over the radio, etc. I sure would be nice to have a 5-hour battery.

The TT with its color back light display needs a lot of power to run it.
If you need a longer run time outside of your car or away from your PC there are many different kinds of battery packs with a usb port that will run your TT . I have one that I got for $5.00 that holds 4 "AA" batteries and a usb port that runs all my usb powered devices. With lithium "AA" batteries in runs my PDA for while. I use it as an MP3 player.

The TT battery is rated at 1100 mAh if I recall correctly and rechargeable lithiums at around 2400 mAh for a couple of bucks each are on the market. I daresay that a battery pack of four of those would be excellent!!

 

[Team Dougherty]

I don't like the in-car power supply because of the location of the power socket (in the center armrest bin) - the cord runs over the radio, etc. I sure would be nice to have a 5-hour battery.

I never thought of that. I have the power cord hidden and it does not bother me.

 

[graemet]

E-Bay site

Hopefully this works checking on E-Bay I found a few locations around the world that offer batteries for Tom toms

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Brand new replacement GPS battery for
TomTom ONE
OEM equivalent HIGH CAPACITY.



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- Removeable Lithium-Ion battery.

VOLTAGE AND POWER RATING
- 3.7V and 1450mAh.

CONDITION
- Brand new in retail package.

PART NUMBER
- CS-TM500XL








- TomTom ONE / ONE Europe / ONE Regional.
- TomTom Rider.















- 1x Removeable Li-Ion battery.
- 1x Retail package with warranty information.