{"product_id":"northwestern-bell-255-replacement-battery-36v-1300mah-ni-mh","title":"NorthWestern Bell 255 Cordless Phone Replacement Battery 3.6V 1300mAh","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bpw-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bpw-desc-h2\"\u003eNorthWestern Bell 255 \/ 4200 \/ 32500 — 3.6V Ni-MH Replacement Battery (AAx3)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-lead\"\u003eThis is a 3.6V 1300mAh Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack for the NorthWestern Bell 255 cordless handset and compatible models. It replaces the original AAx3 battery that powers the handset when it's away from the base station. Fits the 255, 4200, 32500, and 32001 series handsets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"bpw-desc-bullets\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e255, 4200, 32500, and 32001 compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    These handsets share the same 3.6V three-cell NiMH pack format, connector orientation, and base station charging circuit — one battery spec covers all of them without modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench tested on actual hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    We cycled this pack through the base station charging circuit and confirmed the BMS accepted charge from the first seating. Voltage at full charge measured within the expected 4.2–4.4V range for a three-cell NiMH stack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst charge after installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    Place the handset in the base immediately after installing this battery and leave it for a full 16 hours before using it. NiMH cells in cordless phones need this slow initial charge to reach rated 1300mAh capacity — skipping it leaves usable capacity significantly below spec for the first several cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"bpw-desc-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eTalk time shorter than the original battery after replacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eNiMH cells don't reach full rated capacity straight out of storage. The first three to five charge-discharge cycles are conditioning cycles — each one lets the cells realign their chemical structure and push closer to 1300mAh. If talk time feels short after the first day, run the handset until it drops and then charge it fully in the base. Capacity typically stabilises by cycle four or five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eBase station shows no charge light or error indicator after battery swap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eCordless phone base stations check the incoming voltage from the battery pack before starting a charge cycle. A NiMH pack that has sat in storage can drop below the threshold the base station expects — typically under 3.0V for a three-cell pack — and the charger interprets that as a fault rather than a depleted battery. Remove the handset, wait 10 seconds, and reseat it firmly. If the error persists, check the battery contact pins on the handset for oxidation and clean them with a dry cloth before reinserting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BatteryWeb","offers":[{"title":"Warranty 1 Year","offer_id":43340073140314,"sku":"BWCS-P501HL-1","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 2 Year","offer_id":43340073173082,"sku":"BWCS-P501HL-2","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 3 Year","offer_id":43340073205850,"sku":"BWCS-P501HL-3","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/4775\/0746\/files\/BW-CS-P501HL-1.webp?v=1778367047","url":"https:\/\/batteryweb.com\/products\/northwestern-bell-255-replacement-battery-36v-1300mah-ni-mh","provider":"BatteryWeb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}