No more wombat :-(

[ilovecornfields]

Welp, I guess my enthusiastic reviews of the Wombat weren’t enough to keep it alive. Mine stopped charging and when I emailed them for support this is what I received:

Thank you for the information, our deepest apologies, this device is beyond the warranty replacement window. Seemingly your Bad Elf Wombat has failed, we are sorry for the inconvenience.

Unfortunately, there's a small stumbling block on this end our contract manufacturer of the Wombat didn't survive the past two years of the pandemic. Our warehouse is in the process of inventorying devices that didn't match our expectations cosmetically for a sale later this year.  I've taken your contact information, If you are interested in being contacted if more Bad Elf Wombats become available. 

[201Mooniac]

I still love mine, has worked great and downloading from my phone or tablet has been much more convenient that having to bring my laptop along.

[ilovecornfields]

I loved it when it worked. Apparently it’s “sealed at the factory” so there’s no way to replace the battery (which I suspect is bad). I guess I get to open it up and mess around with it now since it’s otherwise junk. 

[201Mooniac]

I would definitely open it up if you think it is the battery, that should be an easy fix if that is it.

[ilovecornfields]

I think it was the batteries. They were dead. I ordered new ones for $16. I’ll report back on my progress.

[201Mooniac]

Good to know in case mine ever dies

[tmo]

Sealed, eh...

[ilovecornfields]

5 hours ago, tmo said:

Sealed, eh...

“There is no mechanical problem so difficult that it cannot be solved by a sufficient application of brute force and ignorance.”

[thinwing]

nicely done those three are standard lion cells prob 2000 mah or so.

[frankcallaghan9]

I think they are 3200mAH but doesn't matter anyway. I have fixed my Wombat by replacing them and all is working great.

Thanks to all. long live the wombat

 

 

[wombat]

Wow.    I thought you were talking about me when I saw this thread come up.