Used Laptop Batteries - Where to Buy?

[Danderman123]

I can recycle dead laptop batteries but I don't know where to buy them in Thailand. I have heard that there are computer scrap yards, but don't know where they sell the parts. 

 

Any hints on where to buy dead laptop batteries? 

[WaveHunter]

10 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

I can recycle dead laptop batteries but I don't know where to buy them in Thailand. I have heard that there are computer scrap yards, but don't know where they sell the parts. 

 

Any hints on where to buy dead laptop batteries? 

I can't imagine a market for this considering that you can easily and cheaply buy replacement batteries from reputable merchants on AliExpress (probably even Lazada).  I bought one for my MacBookPro from AliExpress over a year ago and it is excellent.

[Danderman123]

12 minutes ago, WaveHunter said:

I can't imagine a market for this considering that you can easily and cheaply buy replacement batteries from reputable merchants on AliExpress (probably even Lazada).  I bought one for my MacBookPro from AliExpress over a year ago and it is excellent.

I scavenge the dead batteries to extract the cells. I use the cells to power my house, after I verify and charge the cells. 

[WaveHunter]

6 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

I scavenge the dead batteries to extract the cells. I use the cells to power my house, after I verify and charge the cells. 

Unusual but interesting ????

 

[Crossy]

Please don't cross-post in multiple forums, since this thread has responses I'll keep this one open.

 

I'm sure that the Thais, being a resourceful lot, have already cornered any market in salvaged and tested cells. That said I have no idea where (or even if) these cells are on sale.

 

There are certainly used LiFePO4 golf-cart cells available on Lazada but the typical 18650 cells are so cheap ... 

 

[Danderman123]

8 hours ago, Crossy said:

Please don't cross-post in multiple forums, since this thread has responses I'll keep this one open.

 

I'm sure that the Thais, being a resourceful lot, have already cornered any market in salvaged and tested cells. That said I have no idea where (or even if) these cells are on sale.

 

There are certainly used LiFePO4 golf-cart cells available on Lazada but the typical 18650 cells are so cheap ... 

 

Sorry for the cross post, but my first post disappeared.

 

I am looking for dead laptop batteries. I am not seeing salvaged cells for sale on Lazada. Most 18650s on Lazada are worthless Chinese fake cells or expensive high end cells. 
 

I have heard stories about computer recyclers who basically scrap and bury systems, I was looking for a lead on one of them.

[Danderman123]

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/08/world/asia/e-waste-thailand-southeast-asia.html

 

A story about scrapping laptops in Thailand. 

 

[sometimewoodworker]

11 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

I am not seeing salvaged cells for sale on Lazada.

Some/Many of the cells advertised on lazada and other direct from China sellers are salvaged/recycled, they just don’t tell you that they are.

[Danderman123]

3 hours ago, sometimewoodworker said:

Some/Many of the cells advertised on lazada and other direct from China sellers are salvaged/recycled, they just don’t tell you that they are.

That may be, but I am familiar with the brands and types of cells used in laptop batteries, and I am not seeing them for sale on Lazada. What I do see are fakes like 9900MaH Ultrafire. 

 

There also seem to be legitimate 18650 batteries at realistic capacities like 2500 MaH for sale by Thai companies. 

 

 

Edited February 8, 2021 by Danderman123

[Danderman123]

I found a source on Lazada for used batteries. The only issue is pricing, about 100 baht for a dead battery. These might have 6 cells, if 5 are still good, that’s 20 baht apiece. Then the issue is the capacity of the cells.

 

Right now, I just intend to assemble these into 8 cell power banks, but if I can find a cheaper source, I will start building PowerWalls to store power from solar panels.

[maxpower]

The used 18650 gold rush has slowed. YouTube drama queens have had their revenue and E bay sellers jacked up the price to suit popularity.

 

I guess spending time testing and sticking together hundreds of used cells has its therapeutic benefits for some.

 

Lifepo4 can be under $80/kWh and gathering pace in the DIY solar market.
 

[Danderman123]

21 hours ago, maxpower said:

The used 18650 gold rush has slowed. YouTube drama queens have had their revenue and E bay sellers jacked up the price to suit popularity.

 

I guess spending time testing and sticking together hundreds of used cells has its therapeutic benefits for some.

 

Lifepo4 can be under $80/kWh and gathering pace in the DIY solar market.
 

This is Thailand.

 

Not so many people working on 18650 cells here.

[maxpower]

Thats true as the Thai Chinese connections collect and send many of the used cells here in Shenzhen for a re-wrap. If there is easy cash in a recycle, Thailand leaves no stone unturned.

[ChakaKhan]

Since is Cm forum I got one for free at Pantip plaza on Chan Klan -Night bazaar..inside the shop--not sure if still....the computer level--3rd floor???

 

There were many shops that sold only batteries.....one guy --Indian?....gave me a used battery for my old outdated netbook(lol).....I also ordered one online..only 3 hr charge..blah

[ChakaKhan]

15 minutes ago, maxpower said:

Thailand leaves no stone unturned.

Leave no pocket unturned??? ????

[Danderman123]

Anyway, I did open up the two used batteries I bought via Lazada for 100 baht apiece. Each contained 6 rather good Samsung and LG cells, all working, so the cells are now charged. 15 baht or so for good cells, I can’t complain.

 

I would still like to find whoever recycles those laptop batteries to buy a bunch.