Extended Battery now available

[ottscay]

I was dying for this two weeks ago, but now my battery life is good enough this would really just be for travel. Still, good to see, I'm sure I'll pick one up at some point.

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[Bond32]

I am very interested as well. I may get it and post pics also. I think it will fit snug in the leather holster, and it shouldn't matter on the plastic snap in holster.

 

[Stang68]

I am very interested as well. I may get it and post pics also. I think it will fit snug in the leather holster, and it shouldn't matter on the plastic snap in holster.

I don't know...the leather holster is already pretty tight. If it fits, that would be awesome!

 

[ottscay]

I thought the original press release when the X shipped said the battery and new back would add 1mm to the back. That may kill hard cases, but I'd think many softer cases could accommodate it.

 

[Stang68]

I thought the original press release when the X shipped said the battery and new back would add 1mm to the back. That may kill hard cases, but I'd think many softer cases could accommodate it.

If it does, indeed, kill hard cases, you'd expect VZW/Moto to release newer hard cases that DO fit with the extended battery, right? Or does that make too much sense

 

[chrisb3]

Here are some photos of the new back on the X.

Really is like a 1mm difference.

 

[Stang68]

Here are some photos of the new back on the X.

Really is like a 1mm difference.

Lol, apparently the stock battery cover fits fine! I'll be ordering mine...now!

 

[mikesmith]

Ordered.

 

[chrisb3]

Lol, apparently the stock battery cover fits fine! I'll be ordering mine...now!

Well, he does say it fits with a bit of force. Not having tried it myself (haven't ordered it yet), I'd be concerned about bending or ripping off the tabs on the standard cover.

 

[Stang68]

Well, he does say it fits with a bit of force. Not having tried it myself (haven't ordered it yet), I'd be concerned about bending or ripping off the tabs on the standard cover.

I think my case will work with either cover after seeing that picture. We'll find out tomorrow

 

[ottscay]

Well, he does say it fits with a bit of force. Not having tried it myself (haven't ordered it yet), I'd be concerned about bending or ripping off the tabs on the standard cover.

What about putting pressure on the battery? Is that likely to impact its behavior, or is it solid-state "enough" that it's immaterial?

 

[Bond32]

Just ordered mine. Will post up pics when I can.

 

[STZombie]

I always thought MugenPower would come out with one first lol. They did the extended battery for the Incredible...

 

[DThomp]

OK guys, just got my extended battery from Verizon. It is a tiny bit thicker than the one that came with the phone but not much. Second the packaging says its a 1930 mah. Third the stock cover fits on just fine, perfect for those of us who put an adhesive skin on it. Will try to figure out how to post pics and get some up.

 

[DThomp]

Lets see if this works.

DROID X extended battery and cover pictures by groupshooter22 - Photobucket


Pics are crappy

 

[chrisb3]

Lets see if this works.

DROID X extended battery and cover pictures by groupshooter22 - Photobucket


Pics are crappy

Nice. So the base cover really fits ok over the new battery? Don't have to force it on?

 

[Stang68]

Hey guys, just got mine, too! I haven't tried it with the stock cover on it because my hard, leather kickstand case from Verizon fits perfectlyyy with the extended cover on it! Very cool.

 

[vor]

Hey guys, just got mine, too! I haven't tried it with the stock cover on it because my hard, leather kickstand case from Verizon fits perfectlyyy with the extended cover on it! Very cool.

Good News!

 

[DThomp]

Nice. So the base cover really fits ok over the new battery? Don't have to force it on?

Its a little tougher to get it on and off but not that much.

 

[dmcman73]

To those that thinking of using the stock cover with the extended battery, I would advise you to think twice. The force (even though it may be slight) needed to push the stock cover onto the phone with the extended battery will transfer that force to the back of the phone and possibly damage the circuit board or even cause the screen to crack. One user stated that when they put the stock cover on with the extended battery that they noticed a "rainbow" effect on their screen. That's a sign of pressure being applied to the LCD screen on the phone. If you have an LCD flat screen on your PC, place your thumb on the screen and apply a little pressure on it, notice the "rainbow"?