Portable music player with a 81650 battery or similar?

[Firmware]

Hi,

I have some walkmans that need repairing or new batteries soldering to the motherboard
I could probably do with the Sony servicing tools to fix them too

Is anyone aware of any portable music players that take a 81650 battery or something similar that is easy to remove and swap out for a spare one?

preferably a device that isn't internet capable?

Thanks

[Dennisleon]

Hi,

I have some walkmans that need repairing or new batteries soldering to the motherboard
I could probably do with the Sony servicing tools to fix them too  healthinsurancemarket

Is anyone aware of any portable music players that take a 81650 battery or something similar that is easy to remove and swap out for a spare one?

preferably a device that isn't internet capable?

Thanks

Hello,

While Sony doesn't sell replacement parts for their Walkmans and their service tools are not available for purchase, there are still some options to consider for your Walkman repair needs:

3rd Party Repair Shops: Look for reputable electronic repair shops that specialize in vintage audio equipment. They might have the expertise and tools to fix your Walkmans.

DIY Repair Kits: There are online retailers that sell DIY repair kits for Walkmans. These kits typically include replacement parts like belts, capacitors, and sometimes even soldering tools. However, these repairs can be delicate and require some soldering skills.

Replacement Walkmans: If your Walkmans are beyond repair, you might consider purchasing used or refurbished Walkmans online or from electronics stores.

Now, for portable music players with easily replaceable batteries, here are some options that take similar batteries to the 18650 and are not internet capable:

Shanling Q1 Mark II This is a high-fidelity music player with a built-in DAC that supports various audio formats, including FLAC, WAV, DSD, and APE. It uses a single 18650 battery, and the back panel can be easily removed for battery replacement.

FiiO M11S Another high-fidelity option, the FiiO M11S boasts a powerful Android processor and excellent sound quality. It uses a single 18650 battery accessible through a removable back panel.

xDuoo X3 This is a more affordable option with a good balance of features and sound quality. It supports various audio formats and has a built-in FM radio. The xDuoo X3 also uses a single 18650 battery with a removable back panel for easy replacement.

[speachy]

Now, for portable music players with easily replaceable batteries, here are some options that take similar batteries to the 18650 and are not internet capable:

Shanling Q1 Mark II This is a high-fidelity music player with a built-in DAC that supports various audio formats, including FLAC, WAV, DSD, and APE. It uses a single 18650 battery, and the back panel can be easily removed for battery replacement.

FiiO M11S Another high-fidelity option, the FiiO M11S boasts a powerful Android processor and excellent sound quality. It uses a single 18650 battery accessible through a removable back panel.

xDuoo X3 This is a more affordable option with a good balance of features and sound quality. It supports various audio formats and has a built-in FM radio. The xDuoo X3 also uses a single 18650 battery with a removable back panel for easy replacement.

I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt just this once -- consider yourself officially warned -- as this answer was clearly hallucinated by GPT AI and is completely wrong.  None of these players utilize 18650 batteries.  The FiiO M11S lacks a user-serviceable battery, and is explicitly advertised as supporting streaming services, and the Q1 mark II doesn't even exist according to Shanling.  (The Q1 also lacks a user-servicable battery)

The X3 has an easily replaceable battery but is a non-standard form factor and not easy to find replacements without having to order sometihng from the likes of Aliexpress.  It is also nearly impossible to find any more.

[bahus]

The X3 has an easily replaceable battery but is a non-standard form factor and not easy to find replacements without having to order sometihng from the likes of Aliexpress.  It is also nearly impossible to find any more.

Someone on head-fi.org forum suggested 523450 battery form factor as good fit for X3. And Aliexpress still have plenty of them:
https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-523450.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.search.0

Though I didn't try it myself.

[speachy]

I ordered a couple of batteries via Aliexpress a while back actually.

But "nearly impossible to find any more" refers to the X3 itself.  I have a spare just in case mine somehow gets destroyed.