[Discuss] APC repair/replacement

[R. McFarlane]

At 09:35 AM 6/17/2006, Alan W. Irwin, had this to say :

>After 10 years of excellent service my APC Back-UPS 450 has suddenly stopped
>working; up to two days ago my computer never went down due to power
>glitches, but now it goes down for all of them for the same or even slightly
>less (with switch and cable modem removed) load. I suspect all that I need
>is a replacement battery.  However, refurbished units are not that much higher
>than the battery cost so I might go with that option instead if there is
>a good local dealer.
>
>Can anyone here give me recommendations/disrecommendations for 
>suppliers of APC battery replacement or refurbished units in Victoria?
>
>Another alternative is to use www.upsforless.ca which apparently offer
>replacement batteries for $36 or even a whole refurbished BK450 (BK650) for
>$59 ($71).  Has anybody here had good/bad dealings with this company or
>any other non-local supplier of APC batteries or refurbished units?
>
>Of course, the downside of non-local companies is shipping charges
>(which I assume are fairly substantial for such a heavy item) and having
>to find a place to recycle the old battery or entire APC unit in town.  So
>comments on the recycling question are welcome as well for those who advocate
>the non-local solution.


         I buy new batteries for APC units at Quele (sp?) Electronics 
on Burnside Rd.

         Provided only the battery is "dead", simply replace the battery.


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