Thanks for this video. Watched this, ordered 2 batteries from Amazon, and did the swap in about 10 minutes. Took me longer to access the UPS and then put it back than it did to change the batteries.
James: This was really well done. Tried some others and found them deficient in details or full of "Life story" details unnecessary to success. Thank You!!!!
Found the same model UPS at my work that they were going to E-waste. Going to get new batteries and save me a couple hundred bucks. Thanks for the video!
Great Job! Thank you so much !! Mine ended up being a little different. One bottom was laying down, and the top battery was vertical with a bracket that holds it in. The clips only attached to each of the batteries with a jumper to pos/neg between the batteries. It fired up and seems to be ok with the non cyberpower replacements.. I was getting an E02 error. I think the originals lasted 3-4 years maybe?? Take care.
On the Amazon page for the ExpertPower batteries, it reads, "Use in any position (except upside down)." One of these would actually be positioned upside down. Concerns?
as long as a higher capacity battery isn't physically larger than the originals, it'd be fine, but I believe you'd be hard pressed to find higher capacity at the same/smaller size
Should note that not all CyberPower 1500VA UPS units are the same. I have a CyberPower 1500VA UPS but the batteries are accessed through a side panel, no need to remove front panel. Looks much different than this video. Batteries were still the same, fit, etc.
ah, I did not - but these were a few years old at that point, well within the expected lifespan from what I've read on various forums, so figured they were spent (though maybe they had some life still in them?)
The UPS is itself a battery charger (or "tender" if you prefer). If it cannot charge the batteries, then they are truly at their end of life and need to be replaced.
Ok, not how mine works and I have the CyberPower 1500VA also, but it is 7 years old. Mine has 2 screws, 1 on the front and 1 on the back, both are on the bottom of the unit. This allows the bottom portion of the side to come off and both batteries are exposed and can be easily disconnected. The only thing I don't know after prying the front cover off to NOT find batteries, is, did I mess it up and putting new batteries in there a waste of time, because I damaged it by prying off the front cover? Mmmm.......?
Yikes. That looks easy overall but, as a gal with arthritis, I'm not sure I'll be able to do it. 😞 You looked like you were using some pretty good force. Do you suppose a computer repair shop might do it for me for a lesser charge than buying a whole new UPS? I have the 1000VA and it's been powering down instead of staying on. Tropical Storm Debby had a field day with it before I could properly shut everything down. BTW, I discovered a product called "Dycem" after my husband had an aneurysm rupture. They use it to help patients grip things during therapy sessions when they have weakness in their hands. That might help with grasping those fiddly cords so you don't have to grip as tightly with the pliers. Thought I'd pass that along. It's expensive ($50'ish) as a whole roll, but you might be able to find someone selling squares of it so you don't have to purchase an entire roll. Or, buy a roll and sell squares of it yourself, lol. It's washable and it sticks great, but there's no residue. I bought a roll of it and we use it for changing lights, opening jars, holding bowls and plates in place, keeping screws and nuts from rolling around, etc . . ..
if they're 12v SLA (sealed lead acid) batteries, I *believe* it should be fine from a functional standpoint? That said, those appear to be a lower capacity at 7ah (vs 9ah), so they won't last as long -- and possibly more importantly, they'll likely be a different shape and may not fit (if they're longer or thicker), or if smaller, they'll be loose in the UPS itself. I'd suggest sticking with 9ah batteries.
When I flip my cyber power 1500 VA on the light just flashes on it and this happened after a surge. Would replacing the batteries most likely fix this issue or do you think the system might’ve gotten fried?
for what it's worth, the display on mine would still turn on and show no bars for the battery capacity when my batteries were shot, so if I had to *guess*, I'd say it's fried (but again, that just my guess from limited experience!) - good luck!
Yes, but leave the worn out batteries installed so as to not confuse the UPS controller. You'll just get no more than a few seconds of run time when the power goes out.
odd how they would design a product using the battery mounted upside down. No maker of Sealed Lead acid battery recommend using battery upside down. any direction is fine, except upside down.
Thanks for this video. Watched this, ordered 2 batteries from Amazon, and did the swap in about 10 minutes. Took me longer to access the UPS and then put it back than it did to change the batteries.
Great video...no ridiculous music...nothing but useful info. Thanks !
James: This was really well done. Tried some others and found them deficient in details or full of "Life story" details unnecessary to success. Thank You!!!!
You're the MVP for direct linking to a set with prime shipping on amazon. Fingers crossed that's really all that's wrong with mine.
Found the same model UPS at my work that they were going to E-waste. Going to get new batteries and save me a couple hundred bucks. Thanks for the video!
Excellent instructive presentation to see as I await my replacement batteries to arrive. Thank you !
This was EXACTLY what i was looking for. Thank you!
Great Job! Thank you so much !! Mine ended up being a little different. One bottom was laying down, and the top battery was vertical with a bracket that holds it in. The clips only attached to each of the batteries with a jumper to pos/neg between the batteries. It fired up and seems to be ok with the non cyberpower replacements.. I was getting an E02 error. I think the originals lasted 3-4 years maybe?? Take care.
Very helpful, made the battery exchange a breeze!
On the Amazon page for the ExpertPower batteries, it reads, "Use in any position (except upside down)." One of these would actually be positioned upside down. Concerns?
Exactly what I was looking for. TY
Suggestion when reconnecting terminal wires you should explain terminal connections more slowly wire to wire terminal to batteries in parallel.
The batteries are wired in series, not parallel.
Saved me so much money. Thank you very much!
This cyberpower have 2 baterías 6vdc. My question Its the connection it's serial to get 12Vdc or paralel to get 6Vdc with more amps ?
Nice instructional video, thank you. What were the symptoms of teh CyberPower 1500 that indicated the batteries needed replaced?
Battery lifespan is only 1-3 years. His old battery didn't work anymore, probably. Mine is doing the same and I have to replace it now.
Was thinking getting larger battery , u think it will work or I have to get the right size battery, just feel like not enough to used…
as long as a higher capacity battery isn't physically larger than the originals, it'd be fine, but I believe you'd be hard pressed to find higher capacity at the same/smaller size
Can I use the same replacement batteries for a 1350VA? If not, do you know which ones to buy? Thanks!
not sure without a full model number - for example, looking up CP1350PFCLCD, it appears that one uses two smaller sized 5.5AH batteries
James you rock
Should note that not all CyberPower 1500VA UPS units are the same. I have a CyberPower 1500VA UPS but the batteries are accessed through a side panel, no need to remove front panel. Looks much different than this video. Batteries were still the same, fit, etc.
I think it’s an older model shown. I have the newer model as well
Did you consider the battery-tender or charger option, before replacing them?
ah, I did not - but these were a few years old at that point, well within the expected lifespan from what I've read on various forums, so figured they were spent (though maybe they had some life still in them?)
The UPS is itself a battery charger (or "tender" if you prefer). If it cannot charge the batteries, then they are truly at their end of life and need to be replaced.
Ok, not how mine works and I have the CyberPower 1500VA also, but it is 7 years old. Mine has 2 screws, 1 on the front and 1 on the back, both are on the bottom of the unit. This allows the bottom portion of the side to come off and both batteries are exposed and can be easily disconnected. The only thing I don't know after prying the front cover off to NOT find batteries, is, did I mess it up and putting new batteries in there a waste of time, because I damaged it by prying off the front cover? Mmmm.......?
Easy, Peasy, thanks!
How often do these things die?
Yikes. That looks easy overall but, as a gal with arthritis, I'm not sure I'll be able to do it. 😞 You looked like you were using some pretty good force. Do you suppose a computer repair shop might do it for me for a lesser charge than buying a whole new UPS? I have the 1000VA and it's been powering down instead of staying on. Tropical Storm Debby had a field day with it before I could properly shut everything down.
BTW, I discovered a product called "Dycem" after my husband had an aneurysm rupture. They use it to help patients grip things during therapy sessions when they have weakness in their hands. That might help with grasping those fiddly cords so you don't have to grip as tightly with the pliers. Thought I'd pass that along. It's expensive ($50'ish) as a whole roll, but you might be able to find someone selling squares of it so you don't have to purchase an entire roll. Or, buy a roll and sell squares of it yourself, lol. It's washable and it sticks great, but there's no residue. I bought a roll of it and we use it for changing lights, opening jars, holding bowls and plates in place, keeping screws and nuts from rolling around, etc . . ..
Do they have to be HRC1234W batteries or could I use my power sonic ps1270F2?
if they're 12v SLA (sealed lead acid) batteries, I *believe* it should be fine from a functional standpoint? That said, those appear to be a lower capacity at 7ah (vs 9ah), so they won't last as long -- and possibly more importantly, they'll likely be a different shape and may not fit (if they're longer or thicker), or if smaller, they'll be loose in the UPS itself. I'd suggest sticking with 9ah batteries.
Thank you! Super helpful. Steve, Cary, NC
THANK you god dang subscribed
Of course I see this AFTER i purchased a new Cyberpower UPS to replace my old one lol
Thank-you!
Exactly what batteries would you recommend, and where to buy them?
I posted links in the video description above - the 3rd party ExpertPower batteries are the ones I used (and am still using)
When I flip my cyber power 1500 VA on the light just flashes on it and this happened after a surge. Would replacing the batteries most likely fix this issue or do you think the system might’ve gotten fried?
for what it's worth, the display on mine would still turn on and show no bars for the battery capacity when my batteries were shot, so if I had to *guess*, I'd say it's fried (but again, that just my guess from limited experience!) - good luck!
It is too expensive to repalce the battery. Can we still use the unit for surge protection without the battery?
Yes, but leave the worn out batteries installed so as to not confuse the UPS controller. You'll just get no more than a few seconds of run time when the power goes out.
@@warrenmassey80 Thanks. I think I just need to use it as Surge Protection
Just to confirm, these batteries are wired in series?
Yes.
each 1500va model is different some only open from the side not from the front
odd how they would design a product using the battery mounted upside down. No maker of Sealed Lead acid battery recommend using battery upside down. any direction is fine, except upside down.
3 wires. 1. New 1 Black to new 2 Red, 2. New 2 Black to CONNECTOR. 3. New 1 Red to Connector.
this is very old tech , super heavy battery lol. ups need to update their product with lithium for a 99% weight reduction.