official answer from tech support for battery replacing & warranty question.
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A4: Both ship with 1500 mAh NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries.
Q5: Is it hard to change the batteries? Does it void my warranty?
-A5: The archos manual and web site describe how to replace the batteries,
- so you're supposed to do it. They recommend using only Archos-supplied
- batteries, but my Recorder 20 unit only shipped with one set. Some
- units have been shipped with two sets of batteries. Someone actually had
- Archos send him new batteries free of charge after they had weared out,
- under the warranty. (have asked from support-technique@archos.com,
- waiting for an answer to arrive!)
+A5: It is not very hard - the Archos manual and the FAQ on their web site
+ describe how to do it. Their technical support confirmed that
+ replacing the batteries with NiMH cells (of different capacities)
+ will not void the warranty. Just don't remove the screws.
+
+ Some units have been shipped with two sets of batteries, my Recorder 20
+ only had one set. Someone actually had Archos send him new batteries
+ free of charge after they had weared out, under the warranty.
Q6: How much do replacement batteries cost? Where can I buy them?
A6: http://www.greenbatteries.com sells 1800 mAh NiMH cells at $3.25USD each,