Clara battery dies at 46%

RodRiquez · 04-19-2024, 02:24 AM

Hi there,

My Clara HD runs out of battery at 46%.

Without warning, when the battery level gets to 46% the device immediately turns off. I am unable to turn it back on or reset it.

If I connect the power cable, the device comes back on after a minute or two. If the battery level then says, for example, 48%, once it gets to 46% it will shut off again.

My Clara HD is 3 years old. Software 4.38 (up to date)

Does the mean the battery needs replacing?
3 years seems like a short lifetime for a device battery, is this normal?

Aleron Ives · 04-19-2024, 03:15 AM

How often does this happen? Kobo has notoriously inaccurate battery meters. If the device shuts off and then says 48% the moment you plug it in, the meter is definitely not calibrated properly. Charge it for a few hours and see if the meter drops properly when you start from 100% full.

RodRiquez · 04-19-2024, 07:32 AM

I cant say how often, really its just started but I do remember finding it had gone dead at other times when there seemed to be plenty charge. It could well be the metre as you say.

Ill give what you suggest a try & report back.

rcentros · 04-19-2024, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodRiquez

I cant say how often, really its just started but I do remember finding it had gone dead at other times when there seemed to be plenty charge. It could well be the metre as you say.

Ill give what you suggest a try & report back.

If it turns out it's the battery, it looks like they can be bought here...

https://batteryint.com/products/3-7v...91ca47ea&_ss=r

I don't know where these ship from, or what the cost is for the shipping.

04-19-2024, 02:24 AM	#1
RodRiquez Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2020 Device: Clara HD	Clara battery dies at 46% Hi there, My Clara HD runs out of battery at 46%. Without warning, when the battery level gets to 46% the device immediately turns off. I am unable to turn it back on or reset it. If I connect the power cable, the device comes back on after a minute or two. If the battery level then says, for example, 48%, once it gets to 46% it will shut off again. My Clara HD is 3 years old. Software 4.38 (up to date) Does the mean the battery needs replacing? 3 years seems like a short lifetime for a device battery, is this normal?

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04-19-2024, 03:15 AM	#2
Aleron Ives Wizard Posts: 1,034 Karma: 11500112 Join Date: Sep 2022 Device: Kobo Libra 2	How often does this happen? Kobo has notoriously inaccurate battery meters. If the device shuts off and then says 48% the moment you plug it in, the meter is definitely not calibrated properly. Charge it for a few hours and see if the meter drops properly when you start from 100% full.

04-19-2024, 07:32 AM	#3
RodRiquez Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2020 Device: Clara HD	I cant say how often, really its just started but I do remember finding it had gone dead at other times when there seemed to be plenty charge. It could well be the metre as you say. Ill give what you suggest a try & report back.

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