ilovecornfields Posted August 30, 2022 Report Posted August 30, 2022 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 Posted August 30, 2022 Report Posted August 30, 2022 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 Posted August 30, 2022 Author Report Posted August 30, 2022 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 Posted August 30, 2022 Report Posted August 30, 2022 I would definitely open it up if you think it is the battery, that should be an easy fix if that is it. 1
ilovecornfields Posted August 31, 2022 Author Report Posted August 31, 2022 I think it was the batteries. They were dead. I ordered new ones for $16. I’ll report back on my progress. 4
ilovecornfields Posted September 3, 2022 Author Report Posted September 3, 2022 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.” 5
thinwing Posted September 13, 2022 Report Posted September 13, 2022 nicely done those three are standard lion cells prob 2000 mah or so.
frankcallaghan9 Posted June 1, 2023 Report Posted June 1, 2023 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 Posted June 3, 2023 Report Posted June 3, 2023 Wow. I thought you were talking about me when I saw this thread come up. 1
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