TORQUE C100 compatible with Nokia BL-5C batteries
December 12, 2008 by Jayvee Fernandez
Filed under Cell phone
I’ve just been handed a China made TORQUE C100, their entry level phone that has both Bluetooth and a VGA camera. But the most peculiar feature of the C100 is that the battery it uses is exactly the same as th BL-5C batts from Nokia. Interesting.
The logic behind this is simple. In the entry level market, spare parts are always in demand, and knowing that the TORQUE C100’s battery is compatible with the BL-5C makes finding accessories easier. I don’t think there’s any exclusive use clause for the battery, none I’m aware of. [source]
They’re not ashamed to show it off, …read more
How to Fix Nokia BL-5C Overheating Batteries
August 15, 2007 by Jayvee Fernandez
Filed under Accessories, Mobile Monitor, Nokia
There are two steps to find out if the Nokia battery you have on your phone has a potential to overheat or *shudder* explode. These steps are outlined in the Nokia advisory:
1) Switch off your mobile device and check the battery model. If your battery is not a BL-5C model, you are not included in this product advisory and your product will not be replaced.
2) If your battery is a BL-5C model, remove the battery and check the 26-character identification number from the back of the battery. Enter the identification number in the field below (click here to view the …read more
