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Question

Samsung Galaxy battery depletes too quickly

by plymouth vacation Oct 13, 2015 3:36AM PDT

Just bought a used Samsung Galaxy SM-T210R android 4.4.2 from someone. Screen has no issues. Charges quickly, but drains within 15 minutes of being charged. Updated to the latest software after I realized it was having problems, still drains quickly.
What can I do about this, where do I get these types of tablets serviced? (Apple owner so never had to deal with this). (Previous owner said she had no problems with it). May be the reason she sold it to me. although not admitting it. It is a cute little machine, but useless if I can only use it for 15 minutes.can batteries be replaced?

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Are you a DIY type person?

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Oct 13, 2015 6:36AM PDT

If so, I'd try http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-GALAXY-Tab-7-0-SM-T210R/dp/B00HXTYQAG since OOW (out of warranty) service runs a bit.

Batteries are still 300 cycle rated so if this is used daily you are looking at a battery every year or so.

If you want to have it done by Samsung, that would be 1800SAMSUNG in the USA.

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