Source for new battery?

Hello,

Are there any reliable sources for a new OEM battery for a CF-31?

I've tried a few places and I can't get a new-in-box battery. Just claims of a new battery but I am leery especially with some prices over $200.

Also, if anyone knows of a way to validate a battery is really new, I would really appreciate it.

From what I can tell, there's no utility that will give you a health score of a Toughbook battery like you could on some devices. I am running the Panasonic Battery Calibration utility now but it seems that it will just charge/discharge it.

Thanks in advance,

Bill

 

You just have to buy from a big name vendor.
If you are running windows 10 you cana create a battery report:
https://www.groovypost.com/howto/generate-battery-report-windows-10/

 

Thanks, I did not know about that feature in Windows 10.

 

I've used batterybarpro for years and have had good luck with it. You get immediate health reports on your battery--battery wear, capacity, etc. . . The Pro version for 8$ ( a one-time payment) is great.
https://batterybarpro.com/

 

Panasonic Info viewer
Tells all sorts of good things

https://pc-dl.panasonic.co.jp/dl/do...01034&p1=117&score=1.0&sri=15578288&trn_org=2

 

Thank you! That tool actually gives a battery health rating.