UPS died (sorta)...now what?

[alkoholik]

Last year when we had that big black out on the East Coast I was still able to use my computer because of my UPS. The other day we had another brown out and I was about to brag that I could still use my comp when I realized it was off as well.

I looked at the UPS and it was in the "on" position. When the power came back on I unplugged it for awhile and plugged it back in. After hoping it was a recharging issue I unplugged it from the wall and it beeped stating that there was a power loss but quickly shut off.

I only have my PC and monitor plugged into the "power" outlets while my house phone and some other things are in the "surge" outlets. Is the UPS dead or did it blow a fuse or something?? As long as it is plugged into the wall it works (I guess as a surge protector) but once it loses power....so does everything thats plugged into it.

 

[wee96]

Sounds like you need a new battery, the batteries in UPS's last a few years and need replacing, dont fret, you can find them online for $11 or so its not terribly expensive.

 

[alkoholik]

Sounds like you need a new battery, the batteries in UPS's last a few years and need replacing, dont fret, you can find them online for $11 or so its not terribly expensive.

ah thats cool.....where can I pick up a replacement? please dont say ebay

 

[Budman]

Dude: that is why Google is your best friend. Throw your model # & brand in there & see what comes up.

 

[alkoholik]

Dude: that is why Google is your best friend. Throw your model # & brand in there & see what comes up.

dude, thats why I'm at work and cant remember the model number

 

[alkoholik]

model is: cyberpower 585avr
http://www.cyberpowersystems.com/CPS585AVR.asp

this a good deal?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=b333-1000

 

[wee96]

20 isnt bad, im sure you can find cheaper (Ive found several for my APC for 10 bucks, check google). No name brands are fine, its just a lead acid battery.

 

[alkoholik]

thanks everyone

I got one from zbattery for $13. Hopefully its the battery that is the problem....ill update the thread once it arrives.

 

[alkoholik]

got the new battery today

popped out the old one and put the new one in.....and its back to normal

pulled the plug when the computer was running and didnt lose any power....thanks for the advice guys!

mods u can close this thread!

 

[unhappy_mage]

You can subscribe and do it yourself

 

[jpmkm]

Before this thread gets closed, I just wanted to note that 12V 7Ah batteries are very common, and they can usually be found new on ebay for about $8+$12 shipping. I buy my batteries from grubar(I believe that's the name) on ebay and they've been pretty good.

 

[alkoholik]

got another question.

now that I have replaced the dead battery with the new one.....what should I do with the old battery? can i just throw it away or does it need to be recycled?

 

[[Spectre]]

got another question.

now that I have replaced the dead battery with the new one.....what should I do with the old battery? can i just throw it away or does it need to be recycled?

Recycled.

 

[alkoholik]

Recycled.

do i just put it in my recycle bin that the garbage people pick up on the designated day? or is there some special recycle thing for used computer parts?

 

[[Spectre]]

do i just put it in my recycle bin that the garbage people pick up on the designated day? or is there some special recycle thing for used computer parts?

You are going to have to have it recycled at a sepcial recycling location (well that is true in my area anyway). Check and see if you have one of those big battery only retailers in the area and call them up. They should be able to help you out.

 

[alkoholik]

You are going to have to have it recycled at a sepcial recycling location (well that is true in my area anyway). Check and see if you have one of those big battery only retailers in the area and call them up. They should be able to help you out.

cool, thanks bro