Quantum Turbo Battery Cell Replacement (DIY)

The Quantum Turbo battery uses a sealed lead acid (SLA) battery.

These batteries last about 5 years and then have to be replaced. I

believe Quantum charges $75 to do this. It's an easy DIY job that can

be done for $25. You can buy replacement cells here:

http://www.batterystation.com/gelcell.htm. The battery you need is a

Power-Sonic, PS-832, 8V/3.2ah battery. It is the same form factor

factor and size as the original 8V/2.7ah battery. To change batteries

all you have to do is remove the 3 screws around the top of the case

and slide the guts out. The battery is attached with spade lugs:

slide them off the old one and slide them on the new one (they can be

tight so carefully wiggle them off). Slide everything back in the

case, replace the screws and put the Turbo on charge for 12 hrs.

 

I've done this to a Turbo battery that I bought used and it works

great.

<p>Has anyone tried this. If so, what is the secret to get "the guts" to come out of the case?<br>

I removed the three screws and that's as far as I got. The guts do not drop out, but seem to be stuck and there is no way to apply leverage in order to push them out.<br>

I've bees shaking, tapping, and smacking all to no avail.<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>Hi! Fred, the cell is stuck to the leather case with a double-adhesive tape. To get it out, you need to cut the thread of one side. This replacement procedure is extensively discussed in the following thread: <a href="http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=30433">http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=30433</a></p>

<p><img src=" alt="" /> This is an image of the NiMH battery pack I cobbled together to fuel the Original Quantum Turbo Battery. It can have anywhere from 2 to almost 6 amp hours. The original lead battery was some where around 3 amp hours. Using 14 high quality AA NiMH batteries in two strings of 8.4v each you might get 1000 flashes.</p><div></div>

<p>The above battery pack will cost you less than 50 dollars, extend flashes but you lose internal charging. I think it's a small price to pay for more flashes and extended battery life. Probably 10 years. But that is a guess. Your experience might be different and it should cycle very quickly.</p><div></div>

<p>The above pack is slightly smaller than the original battery. I tried to get another 7 batteries in but it is challenging. It might be possible with a professionally produced pack of 21 batteries shrink wrapped. You might then get 1500 flashes. </p>

<p>The pack battery holders are held together by small wire ties. You must file on the holders to keep the wire ties from popping out the batteries. YOu must file between all the connecting holes so they lay flat and don't interfere with battery alignment with contacts.</p>

<p>This modification should be done only if you are not satisfied with the short life span of the original lead battery. Seems quality has gone down and they only last about a year.</p>

<p>Or you could just go to Batteries+. We got a new battery without any hassle for $25</p>