Rechargeable lithium batteries have a half-life of about three years. That means half of the capacity is gone is three years - another quarter in another three years. Replacement batteries can be found online. Even if your battery is not that old, this is the most likely reason for short run-life.
It is often possible to get the chemicals in the battery refilled by an online vendor. This is not only cheaper and makes the battery, literally "better than new", but is also easier on the environment.
Hi! I have a Durabrand Portable DVD player that has developed a strange problem. The lithium power...
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Hi! I have a Durabrand Portable DVD player that has developed a strange problem. The lithium power pack seems to be expanding. The case is swollen so the player does not sit flat anymore. Do you have any idea what is causing this? The player works fine, but I am afraid this might be a serious symptom of problems to come.
Says No Disk. Cannot hear disk spinning. Screen is on. Starts by saying Loading and then says No...
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Says No Disk. Cannot hear disk spinning. Screen is on. Starts by saying Loading and then says No Disk.