CyberPower 1500 AVR Battery Replacement Battery Cartridge Demonstration Replace the Batteries!

My Computer Power Backup System QUIT holding a charge!
So, I went shopping around for a new CyberPower system and noticed the replacement batteries which are approved by CyberPower:
Here they are: amzn.to/2oCn1fK
CyberPower RB1280X2A Replacement Battery Cartridge
In this video, I demonstrate the procedure for swapping out old batteries with new cyber power batteries. 10 minutes max.
The backup unit shown is six years old and possibly discontinued. But it still works great and just replacing batteries saved me over 50% as compared to buying a new one.
The current version of this CyberPower 1500 AVR is here:
amzn.to/2oDR6LM
Mine performed extremely well and saved my editing bacon several times as power went out, allowing me to finish projects before shutting down. Lasted six years.
This is not a paid promotion, but I am using Amazon links and am required to post the following statement:
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[@chedbaker4954]

A WARNING BEFORE OPENING THE CASE. If you do a search for "Cyberpower 1500 AVR battery replacement" be advised the manufacturer has changed the case opening protocol *at least* five times on identical-appearing units over the years. (1) single screw removal-front underneath-front panel slides upwards, (2) double front screw removal-front underneath-front panel slides upwards, (3) single screw removal-front underneath- front panel slides downwards, (4) double screw removal-front and back underneath-case splits in half lengthwise, and (5) double screw removal-front and back underneath-quarter side panel 'press and slide' catch at the side nameplate. I fought with mine for nearly an hour before my spouse, who had the benefit of *not* watching any KZbin videos, figured it out cold in about 10 seconds.

[@jackbookerjr.3047]

That's my problem.

[@jackbookerjr.3047]

Mine was number 5. Very difficult to get batteries back in after replacement. You have to hold both non connector ends up at and angle and force them down temporarily stretching the box front to back.

[@sgraeter]

Just want to say thank you for making this video, my husband passed in 2019 and my CP AVR UPS just went out because of the rolling blackouts. Life is a bit of a challenge but finding answers easily makes it all bearable.

[@leperlord7078]

Sorry for your loss mate That is a tough one Glad to hear you are enduring

[@jarichards99utube]

Great Thanks... 😊 👍

[@victorrodas4357]

THANKS MAN, YOU SAVED THE DAY.

[@simul8guy75]

Great video! We have two of the same model UPS and this video made it a snap to replace the battery packs. Much easier than trying to decipher the tiny diagrams and print instructions that came with the Cyberpower replacement batteries!

[@FrederickDunn]

Thank you! I'm so glad you found it helpful! Happy new year...

[@digitalmagicAR]

Thank you. I have 3 of these UPS the first one bought in 2013 and the last one just failed so I will now replace the batteries in it since the process was easy enough on the first two

[@apreotea]

Thanks for the video, applies just fine to my 1500PCFLCD. Cheers!

[@Ranmus]

Very simple, easy to learn and replace.

[@sloshappy2]

Want to say thanks for this video. I took the batteries out a long time ago and lost them somewhere. So rather than trying to make a new battery harness, these ones come with it. So thank you! Made my life a little easier!

[@FrederickDunn]

Glad I could help

[@sloshappy2]

@@FrederickDunn Got the batteries today and fixed it right up! Thanks again!

[@jprowland]

Saved me a lot of time figuring it out on my own, thanks!

[@FrederickDunn]

You're welcome!

[@ReginaldReed]

Perfect timing and just what I need, thank you sir!

[@FrederickDunn]

Very welcome!

[@TheSmokingTirePodcast]

Thanks for making this!

[@xjoslyn]

Mine almost lasted 10 years, same exact model. I heard beeping from mine and says “overload” and noticed there’s no charge bars with the battery. I only have my modem, router and desktop plugged into the backup battery. Thanks for this video!

[@miniskunk]

Same thing for me...just over 10 years of use and then it beeped and my PC just kept turning off and on. Can't say CyberPower UPSes don't last. I plan to swap the battery even though I bought a new CyberPower unit to replace it. Never hurts to have more backups on hand and it's economical to replace the battery.

[@Scott_G]

Great video! Mine just went out after I think about the same amount of time. Good to know that the replacement is easy. I was concerned that it would be just as expensive to replace the batteries as it would be to get a whole new unit like everything else seems to be these days. Thanks again!

[@FrederickDunn]

Thank you so much, I'm glad it was helpful. I have all of my APC units on a batter replacement rotation schedule :)

[@Scott_G]

Thanks for the reply! Do you think it's nessasary to get the replacements from Cyberpower or do you think the off brand replacements are decent enough?

[@CashCoyne]

Thank you so much! I tried everything EXCEPT sliding the front down. BTW, mine lasted about 6.5 years.

[@FrederickDunn]

You're welcome and that's a great performance life... wow.

[@KENDAandhisORB]

Thank you. Great help. :)

[@briancrane7634]

Many thanks! Will save me some $$!

[@FrederickDunn]

You are very welcome Brian!

[@crispycrunch9971]

Thanks a lot, good sir! All I needed was to see how to remove the front panel.

[@FrederickDunn]

Glad it helped

[@DavidVCastro]

Same here. Mine is not coming off nearly as easily as Frederick's did. I wanted to see if I was doing something wrong.

[@CoreZeroStudios]

Thanks for this!

[@FrederickDunn]

Sure thing!

[@softwarephil1709]

Thank you.

[@FrederickDunn]

You're welcome!

[@chrisgallagher85]

thanks for sharing

[@FrederickDunn]

Thanks for watching!

[@OilHist]

My CP 1500PFCLCD is 8 years old and I recently started smelling a slight electrical smell. The next day we had a brief electrical outage and my iMac died. No backup! The UPS said it was ok and that there was 48 minutes of backup time, but it wasn't putting out anything when unplugged. I ordered new Expert Power batteries from Amazon. Not official CyberPower batteries, but what-the-heck, they're all made in red China anyway! Today I installed them and all is well. Getting the front cover on was a little tight, but everything was a simple job.

[@Dreamthief75]

Great video. I have the same unit. I was shocked when I heard and read the comments that yours and others went out after only a few years. I purchased mine back in 2009. It just went out yesterday 4-26-2023. I started wondering if this thing was going to outlive me. Wonder why such a difference in time. Mine has surely been put to the test over the years. Wonder if the batteries are crap now? I guess I will find out if I only get 4 - 6 years out of this new set.

[@jaimzmyers3699]

When your's is plugged in is the front light flashing and clicking mine is the battery's read they are good I'm not sure what it is

[@jeffro5032]

Thank you for this video man. My 1500avr just went out as well ( Got about 5 years out of it ). I found your video on how to get the batteries out. The plastic strips ripped and they would not come out. So I unplugged the face plate , turned it upside down and a couple good shake , they came right out. This last power outtage destroyed the batteries in all 3 of my UPS's. Bought dang near $200.00 batteries in one week!

[@johnmcneill923]

Gr8... common sense is not always common.

[@FrederickDunn]

Thanks John!

[@ScottIsMyName]

Battery in mine lasted 11 years. I'm going to try rolling my own battery configuration with higher AH grouping.

[@IshPandher]

Hi Scott, very interested to see how you did the higher AH battery group. Looking to do something similar.

[@rogerbritus9378]

Another one here interested in how you did that. I'm thinking of using a Lithion ion battery next. OR a much larger and cheaper external car battery.

[@RJ_Cormac]

I got a cheaper battery kit that had higher 9amp/hr batteries, but without the bridge wires, plastic separator plate, nor taped together. I peeled off the tape so it could be saved for reused, carefully removed the bridge wires and separation plate. Then re assembled it back together. I removed 6amp/hr batteries, and installed new 9amp/hr batteries for less than $45.

[@FrederickDunn]

Nice!

[@duvister]

Where and which brand did you bought?

[@CavalierNSN]

Yoink!! Thanks my friend! As of this writing, these are about $25.00 each on Amazon!

[@Guitarfollower22]

I got the correct batteries and replaced them like you did, I have the same UPS, but it still flashes when I turn it on, unless I hit the display button, which it will work for like 10 seconds then immediately shut off and go back to flashing.

[@FrederickDunn]

I wish I had an answer for that situation, but unfortunately, I don't.

[@reinierchacon]

Amigo puedes ayudarme? Tengo uno y el display no da números ni dígitos en el LCD. Que crees pueda ser?

[@jessietang2012]

this screen is so cool and helpful!! we have the same 1500avr, but didn't have a screen... may I know why?

[@FrederickDunn]

I'm sorry to say that I have no idea about your system having or not having a screen?

[@cengeb]

@@FrederickDunn different version, one in model number is LCD I have theh CPS1500AVR no LCD, just LED indicators, cheaper

[@xXTECHxKNIGHTXx]

What were your symptoms before battery change, mine freaked out one day and stopped outputting power and the LCD screen was flickering, now when I try to press the power button the blue ring around the power button just flickers, was going to get new batteries for it, but if its a critical failure I wasn't going to waste the money.

[@FrederickDunn]

Mine was just shutting down within two minutes.

[@th3drizzl378]

this is great but buy the batteries separate and save a ton of money i like to use the power sonic PS-1272F2 model batteries in these units (1000-1500 cyber powers) you need 2 of them and they can be found for under 40$ on ebay vs the higher price of the oem pack. and honestly the power sonics are better batteries than those usually. i change them out ALL the time.

[@FrederickDunn]

These are still going strong for me. Thanks for the tip though!

[@chrisbroesky2932]

Excellent advice. Thanks

[@intactgreen7564]

Bought the same model recently! Was curious if yours makes a buzzing sound when under load (unplugged from the wall)?

[@FrederickDunn]

nope

[@xjoslyn]

Mine has a slight buzzing sound when unplugged or during a power outage. I think it’s normal, long as you don’t hear constant beeping or other indicators lighting up. It will beep twice once every few to let you know it’s running on battery. It did beep like crazy when the old battery was going out.

[@jeremyfreeman4829]

I have an older model I think than this one (a 1500, looks different). It def. buzzes when under load. Its the conversion from DC to AC power I believe. Overall they're pretty cheap UPS's. I'm thinking the super expensive Pure Sine-Waves might be quieter...

[@paulkessin1]

would you always recommend getting the two batteries from cyber power or getting two separate batteries and then just stacking them together like the company does?

[@FrederickDunn]

Hi Paul, I personally prefer getting them already joined. The cost is the same, so a step saver.

[@paulkessin1]

Thanks I did order the set together. Thanks for making this video.

[@FrederickDunn]

You're welcome Paul :)

[@dennisnicholson2466]

It seems as a product ages the availability becomes harder to obtain replacement parts. It appears the batteries come as a 2 pack now of which you have to reassemble. The batteries are outsourced and I've had some difficulty finding any of the 3rd parties that have the right parts. I may have to try and locate some exact battery matches or scrap the unit for newer model. I too got over 6 years life can't complain as it was hooked to family server all this time .

[@FrederickDunn]

If you click on the link in the video description, the batteries are mounted together and ready to insert just as shown in the video.

[@dennisnicholson2466]

@@FrederickDunn Thanks for the reply and the video! Kudos .. my unit is a beefy 12v28w per battery x2 for the 3150AVRLCD . I did find a couple close models but not the 12v28w 9amp units .I'll keep looking the mark up on name brand just about as insane as is printer ink is to printers. Only concern on off brand products theve not been company tested and there is a little bit of risk involved with the off brand parts. ;)

[@johngabriele6532]

i just found out today my didn't last but a few minutes and it's only a few years old from purchase date. it says fully charged and when i unplug it the time it lasts is a few minutes. I assume that i need to replace the batteries still right??? or do you have any other insight.. thanks ahead of time...

[@FrederickDunn]

Time for a battery change... they can only handle so many deep cycles... then.. kaput

[@xjoslyn]

Lol I finally got around to replacing the battery, 3 months after my last comment. Literally the next day power is out for 12+ hours. I found mine for $60, genuine, from Amazon. Is there a way to disable the beeping when it’s on battery mode? Thanks!

[@xjoslyn]

Never mind! Figured it out, just hold down middle “display” button and will show mute icon. 😄

[@zengrath]

I have same model, this video didn't help me much as 2 battery replacements came separate. Still looking for confirmation/instructions on mine but i'm sure it'll be in the next video i find. will see.

[@FrederickDunn]

I hope you figure it out, sorry.

[@zengrath]

@@FrederickDunn Yea i did, i found some other videos on it. I just was confused by having 1 black, 1 red, and 1 black cable essentially. But wasn't that complicated. Essentially red coming from the unit connects to red on one batter, black coming from unit goes to black on other, then extra black cable connects the red and black between the two batteries. I just hate electricity so wanted to make sure i got it right watching a video on it.

[@Burning2nd]

What is the regular dc charging voltage? (*when unit is trickle) *I bought my first set of replacement battery's and i hope i didn't waste my time

[@FrederickDunn]

Because that function is built in to the unit, I really don't know. Sorry.

[@jeremyfreeman4829]

Hmm, I wonder if both batteries typically loose their charge or fail together or if 1of2 might be salvagable! Wonder why they'd go with two batts.. Probably because they can use the smaller batts on smaller UPS's...

[@FrederickDunn]

I think you're right, it's practical to simply partner two standardized batteries. They tend to wear out at the same time without much difference between them. Not enough to justify saving one that they would put a burden on the new one when it no longer holds a full charge.

[@jeremyfreeman4810]

@@FrederickDunn On the plus side, hopefully it cuts back on the overall e-waste/production of extraneous stuff... There's already too much proprietary garbage out there already polluting our waters and landfills.

[@RatedRLoquender]

Question from a noob here. So to my knowledge at least one of the batteries of my UPS just died, do I need to buy one battery or two of them? Would appreciate the advance, thx.

[@FrederickDunn]

I buy them in pairs, also they come already connected to one another. I don't like the idea that you'd have a new and old battery on the same system as they would not share the same operational capacity anymore.

[@leperlord7078]

Great video mate Cyberpower is an amazing company 1st they make a unit with replaceable batteries,user-replaceable WTF. Who does that any more? LOL Mine went in warranty period at about 2 years.i called, no questions asked sent me replacements i wish more companies were like this.i have spent thousands on other company's gear and almost face a nightmare hassle getting help even under warranty. My unit is the CP1500AVRLCD. They sent me 2 batteries.i have not opened the case yet,so I'll ask does my unit have 2 batteries? Also once i unplug from the wall is there a waiting period for residual power to dissipate? i remember fixing my TV once and my mate was WHOA wait 12 hours mate cuz it holds residual power and you will be knocked lol Is this the same Again Cyberpower=great moral company Top gear top service PS is there a way to increase the size of the app display? With my eyes, i can barely see it and my face was 3 inches from the screen lol

[@eyeflystables]

Are the two batteries wired in series or parallel?

[@silicon1]

I believe they are in series

[@HyPex808-2]

Are those batteries in series? Or parallel?

[@FrederickDunn]

.

[@xXTECHxKNIGHTXx]

So after removing the batteries the screen and power button ring flash rapidly and don't do anything.

[@FrederickDunn]

You may have an issue beyond the battery. Sorry.

[@xXTECHxKNIGHTXx]

@@FrederickDunn Thanks for getting back to me! So I figured it out, just installed a new battery and it fired back up! Not sure what caused the weird glitch, but yea, still working lol

[@TheUsualSuspekt]

Had to come here to see if I did it wrong. I replaced the battery and now the surge protector side is my battery backup and the battery backup side is my surge. Strangest thing I ever seen.

[@FrederickDunn]

Since the connections aren't interchangeable, that's odd indeed.

[@TheUsualSuspekt]

@@FrederickDunn leave it to me for strange things to occur

[@R6Squad]

I've got this same unit. My battery just died this morning after 8 years.

[@FrederickDunn]

I think that's a great run! Wow! Thanks for sharing and of course, for watching :)

[@JohnCuppi]

Hey I have this same unit and mine is still going after 8 years too, but the battery won't last more than around 10 minutes under a very low load (100w or so). So I'm just going to go ahead and replace the batteries now. These cyberpower units are amazing aren't they!?

[@jackbookerjr.3047]

Unfortunately mine is different.

[@FrederickDunn]

I hope there is a forum that can give you some specifics for your configuration.

[@AaronSethPrice]

You didn't show us you taking the old batteries out. We can't seem to get ours to come out of the unit.

[@FrederickDunn]

Once you remove the front, they just slide out, may take some wiggling, but there isn't anything else holding them but friction.

[@AaronSethPrice]

Frederick Dunn: haha. yeah thanks. My dad had to pry them out for some reason. Maybe they swelled a little or something.

[@FrederickDunn]

Glad it worked! Thanks for letting me know Aaron!

[@chazfaz3595]

Thanks Frederick. I see that CyberPower expects other components in the UPS to degrade over time. They recommend replacement after 8 years (see dl4jz3rbrsfum.cloudfront.net/documents/CyberPower-Infographic_LIFEofUPS_8_19.pdf). That's interesting. I've seen a few reviews indicating that the capacitors are often the next components to fail (fairly common in a lot of electronic equipment); but that CyberPower won't repair this problem. I'm not sure why that is. Maybe other components also typically wear out in short order after that much use... But some of us don't like the idea of an expensive piece of equipment like this being a non-serviceable throw away. Some of the more handy among us opt to extend their UPSs life a tad more by soldering new ones onto the internal printed circuit board. Whether that's advisable or not is hard to say. Some units have been known to have components fail and get very hot.

[@FrederickDunn]

Interesting...

[@ivanmarkovicxxx]

Would be nice to see how to connect the two batteries to each other, for those of us who got the two batteries separately & need to connect them to each other...

[@PetersonsArtGames]

My unit is not working on the display, it looks blue and beeps every 10 seconds around. The batteries not working but still works as a simple no break. Would the display back if I just change the batteries? or this is just a death case?

[@davidlopanful]

Batteries for mine cost more than the ups. useless

[@FrederickDunn]

wow, that's lame

[@Bstrong5001]

wow way to not show how to wire the batteries

[@FrederickDunn]

They arrive pre-connected. you don't need to wire them, you just plug them in.

[@jasonbaldini]

Nice job not showing how they are connected, this is a worthless video. Anyone can do that but it should show how the batteries are connected and explain.

[@FrederickDunn]

Thanks, I'm glad you think it's a nice job. The batteried come connected. I don't endorse any other individual batteries.