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Battery replacement through Amazon.com

Just wondering about the freshness (for lack of a better word) of the APC UPS replacement batteries at Amazon? Has there been any issues?
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APC Back-UPS ES 650Y-IN not detecting by the software

I am having problem with my APC Back-UPS ES 650Y-IN the powerchute 3.0 software is not detecting my ups when I click on the tray icon of the software the error pop up"apc powerchute is not responding" ...
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Old XS 1000 VA UPS needs new batteries. Better to replace batteries or...

My 7 year old Back- UPS XS1000 is in need of new batteries again. With all the new UPS features on new $120 UPSes, I'm wondering if its worth recycling the whole UPS and buying a new model rather than ...
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Backup pro 1000 none of master outlets work

Hi, I have my router plugged into the master and the other 3 plug outlets don't work. If someone can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. thanks Laura
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APC BackUPS won't turn on after battery died, is UPS dead or just batt...

One morning without warning that my battery was getting low, the unit (UPS BE550es) started beeping like crazy and Powerchute said that the battery was completely dead. I silenced the alarm (SO annoyin...
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Smart-UPS SC 620: Clicking, Beeping, keeps switching off - battery?

I have a Smart-UPS SC 620 and an issue which isn't covered in the troubleshooting section of the manual. Lately I've noticed that if I plug the TV into another wall socket (not where the UPS is) it tri...
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BX1500LCD suddenly freaks out, acts as if battery is zeroed out - what...

My BX1500LCD (which I've loved) totally freaked out tonight and possibly bit the dust. For its whole lifetime it's only been running at about a 15% load. Tonight was no different. Then out of nowhere t...
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Windows 7 and BackUPS NS-1250 wierdness

When I use the NS-1250 and my new Windows 7 PC then: 1. When the data cable is not connected to the PC, the system works when I cut the power to the UPS and the UPS switches to the battery. The PC powe...
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Can I route phone line to DSL router through BackUPS RS 700?

I have a new Back-UPS RE 700. On the back are two ethernet ports (RJ45). Is it possible to route the phone line to my DSL router/modem through those ports so my router/modem is protected from power spi...
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33% Load => TIMELEFT 6 minutes, 31% Load => TIMELEFT 26 minutes !!!

Hi list, we have DELL Precision T5500 and one 24 inch monitor connected to a Back-UPS RS 800. We are running openSUSE 11.3 and apcuspd. apcaccess shows LOADPCT : 31.0 Percent Load Capacity BCHARGE : 1...
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BX1500LCD Battery Replacement Needed: What are my options?

My BX1500LCD Back-Up UPS Unit is in desperate need of a battery replacement. I purchased the unit in late 2007 (no longer under warranty) it still works perfectly and has served me well. Several search...
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