My netbook battery died a sudden death after 14 months (Model HP Mini 1001TU, btw I'm very happy with it).

I was at Tuk-Com in Pattaya and all I got offered was a 'new' one at THB 3000THB (looked rather like a copy) and a used one at THB 1500. I couldn't find a shop where they would simply replace the 3 cells, although I was at Tuk Com at 8pm and half the shops were closed already. I plan to buy a new Netbook this summer once some models with the new Atom 470 processor are available, so the battery fix just needs to last half a year. Considering that a new Netbook cost 15 to 25 K Baht, I don't fancy spending 1500 plus.

I'm sure I could have the cells changed in Pantip, but I have no other reason to make the 1-day trip to Bangkok, so that's not really an option.

Any advice on battery repair shops in Pattaya?

Any recommendation on reliable Thai online shops?

The hp Thai website doesn't quota a price and there is no button to add it to the shopping cart. I'll call them tomorrow, though.

http://partsurfer.hp.com/Search.aspx?SearchText=504610-001

Cheers for your help!

Did you go to the basement in the Amorn service shop? I hear they can rebuild a battery for a laptop.