Seagate GoFlex Satellite STBF500101 Compatible Battery 3.7V 2800mAh
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Seagate GoFlex Satellite STBF500101 Compatible Battery 3.7V 2800mAh - is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Voltage
3.7V
Amp
2800mAh
Seagate GoFlex Satellite STBF500101 — 3.7V Li-ion Replacement Battery (8390-K201-0180)
This is a 3.7V, 2800mAh Li-ion replacement battery for the Seagate GoFlex Satellite Mobile Wireless Storage. It fits the STBF500100 and STBF500101 models. The GoFlex Satellite is a portable wireless drive that streams files and handles backups over WiFi without cables.
- STBF500100 and STBF500101 compatibility: Both units share the same internal battery bay, connector pinout, and BMS communication protocol — a single cell swap covers either model without any hardware modification.
- Bench tested on actual hardware: We ran this cell through charge and discharge cycles on the GoFlex Satellite platform. The BMS accepted the new cell, cleared the battery error flag, and reported capacity without any firmware intervention.
- First-cycle calibration on the GoFlex Satellite: After installing, let the device run a full charge-to-discharge cycle before checking the capacity reading. The GoFlex Satellite's storage management firmware estimates remaining capacity based on a calibration cycle — skipping this step produces inaccurate readings in the interface, not a faulty cell.
Why the GoFlex Satellite shows a battery error after a new cell install
The GoFlex Satellite runs battery authentication through its storage management firmware, not just a voltage check. When a fresh cell is installed, the firmware may flag a battery error for up to 24 hours while it profiles the new cell's charge curve. This is normal behaviour and does not mean the replacement is faulty. Power the device on, let it complete a full charge cycle, and the error clears on its own.
GoFlex Satellite reporting less capacity than the rated 2800mAh
A low capacity reading directly after installation almost always means the calibration cycle has not completed — not that the cell is underspec. The GoFlex Satellite's firmware anchors its capacity estimate to the first full discharge it observes on the new cell. Charge the device to 100%, let it discharge fully through normal use, then recharge completely. After that cycle, the reported capacity should align with the rated 2800mAh figure.
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Technical Specifications
Product Highlights
- Brand: Seagate
- Manufacturer: CS
- Series: Standard
- Color: Black
- Product Type: Li-ion
- Battery Type: Li-ion
- Warranty: 12 Months
- Bulk Orders: sales@batteryweb.com
Frequently Asked Questions
My GoFlex Satellite turned on fine after fitting the new battery, but the app still shows a battery error — is something wrong with the cell?
Nothing is wrong with the cell. The GoFlex Satellite's storage management firmware profiles a new battery by monitoring its charge curve over the first full cycle, and it will display a battery error until that profiling is complete — this can take up to 24 hours of normal use. Keep the device powered on and let it complete at least one full charge. The error clears automatically once the firmware accepts the new cell's data.
The GoFlex Satellite shows only about half the expected capacity after I replaced the battery — could it be a dud cell?
A low capacity reading this early is almost always a calibration issue, not a faulty cell. The GoFlex Satellite's firmware bases its capacity estimate on the first complete charge-discharge cycle it records on the new battery — if that cycle hasn't happened yet, the estimate is unreliable. Run the device from a full 100% charge down to automatic shutdown, then charge it back to full without interruption. Check the capacity reading again after that single full cycle.
My GoFlex Satellite cuts out during a wireless transfer even though the battery indicator showed it wasn't empty — what's causing that?
This happens when the firmware's state-of-charge estimate drifts out of sync with the actual cell voltage — common after a battery swap before calibration is complete. The device shuts down to protect the cell even though the displayed percentage looks safe. Charge the unit to 100% and confirm the charger LED signals a full charge before using it for transfers. After one complete calibration cycle, the cutoff behaviour should align with the actual remaining charge.
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