UPS question really need help.

MrSpock2002 · Jul 5, 2007, 03:30 PM

I have a Belkin Regulator Pro Gold Series 650VA. I am waiting on a new battery to be shipped to me. Hopefully will have it in a week or so.

I didn't even think of the fact that it might not work if I take out the old battery and trash it. I took the battery out while the unit was still plugged in so I didn't notice anything wrong, until today when the power went out.

I tried turning it back on, and it won't. Do you think this is because there is no battery in it anymore? I tried finding the old battery, but Dad had already tossed it. Is this normal behavior for an UPS to not power on with out a battery? It's getting a good supply of power, with no wireing faults, etc. It just won't power on.

Does this sound normal? Should it work once I put the new battery in it? Any tips are appreciated.

Judas · Jul 5, 2007, 06:01 PM

er.... it's really hard to say, the unit should have went nutz if you had unhooked it while it was on... actually i'm slightly serprised you didn't get shocked or something while it was on... (slight chance)...

Unfortuneatly, there is a chance either way, only way to find out is to plug the new one in and cross your fingers (and of cousrse, power it off and unplug it when you do this)

**kris23** · Jul 6, 2007, 12:08 AM

when dealing with inverters and similar devices..... dont leave anything plugged.... IT HURTS

PandaZ3 · Jul 8, 2007, 09:18 PM

I had a UPS 500 and while I took the power off before removing the Battery I tried to use it as a power strip and it would not cooperate, worked once I got the battery though. We have a "Batteries Plus" chain out here and they had generic replacements in stock cheaper than ordering, and a lot faster.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Jul 25, 2007, 01:50 PM

It probably won't turn on because the self test immediately reports no battery, so it thinks its a failure and doesn't work.

Jul 5, 2007, 03:30 PM	#1
MrSpock2002 Because I said so! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Watkins Glen NY Posts: 542 Rep Power: 0	UPS question really need help. I have a Belkin Regulator Pro Gold Series 650VA. I am waiting on a new battery to be shipped to me. Hopefully will have it in a week or so. I didn't even think of the fact that it might not work if I take out the old battery and trash it. I took the battery out while the unit was still plugged in so I didn't notice anything wrong, until today when the power went out. I tried turning it back on, and it won't. Do you think this is because there is no battery in it anymore? I tried finding the old battery, but Dad had already tossed it. Is this normal behavior for an UPS to not power on with out a battery? It's getting a good supply of power, with no wireing faults, etc. It just won't power on. Does this sound normal? Should it work once I put the new battery in it? Any tips are appreciated.

Jul 6, 2007, 12:08 AM	#3
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Jul 8, 2007, 09:18 PM	#4
PandaZ3 DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cornelius, Oregon Posts: 401 Rep Power: 0	I had a UPS 500 and while I took the power off before removing the Battery I tried to use it as a power strip and it would not cooperate, worked once I got the battery though. We have a "Batteries Plus" chain out here and they had generic replacements in stock cheaper than ordering, and a lot faster. __________________ It has to be Plugged In? To electricity? Video cards in house, MSI HD 3870, ATI X1950 XTX, 1X1900 XTX, X1900 XT and X1900 Crossfire, ASUS and Sapphire X1800 XT's, X850 Pro, X800 Pro, AIW 9600XT, 9600 Pro, 9550 SE, 9200, 7000. XFX 6800 GS

Jul 25, 2007, 01:50 PM	#5
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,818 Rep Power: 0	It probably won't turn on because the self test immediately reports no battery, so it thinks its a failure and doesn't work.