{"product_id":"northwestern-bell-35500-replacement-battery-24v-300mah-ni-mh","title":"NorthWestern Bell 35500 Replacement Battery 2.4V 300mAh","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bpw-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bpw-desc-h2\"\u003eNorthWestern Bell 35500 \/ 35550 — 2.4V Ni-MH Replacement Battery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-lead\"\u003eThis is a 2.4V, 300mAh Ni-MH rechargeable battery for the NorthWestern Bell 35500 and 35550 cordless phone handsets. It sits inside the handset and powers both active calls and standby operation. Voltage, capacity, and cell chemistry match the original pack spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"bpw-desc-bullets\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e35500 and 35550 compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    Both models share the same handset housing, battery bay dimensions, and 2.4V charging circuit. The base station expects a standard Ni-MH charge profile — this pack meets that spec 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 charge and discharge on a Ni-MH compatible charger. The BMS accepted the cell voltage on first insertion, and the base station registered a charge state without flagging an error light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst charge protocol for Ni-MH handsets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    After installing, seat the handset in the base and leave it for a full 16 hours before making calls. Ni-MH cells in cordless phone packs need a slow initial charge to reach rated capacity — cutting this short locks in a lower usable ceiling from the start.\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\"\u003eNi-MH cells ship in a partially discharged state and don't hit rated capacity on the first cycle. The 35500 handset will show noticeably shorter talk time for the first three to five charge cycles — this is normal cell conditioning, not a fault with the pack. Each full charge-and-use cycle unlocks a little more of the 300mAh capacity. By cycle five, talk time should stabilise at the level the original battery delivered when new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eBase station not charging the new pack — error or no-charge light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eIf the 35500 base shows no charge activity or an error indicator after a battery swap, the cell voltage is likely below the base station's acceptance threshold after storage. Remove the handset, leave it out of the base for 30 seconds, then reseat it firmly — a clean contact reset often clears this. If the base still won't initiate charging, check the handset contacts and base cradle for oxidation. A light clean with a dry cloth on both contact points is enough to restore conductivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BatteryWeb","offers":[{"title":"Warranty 1 Year","offer_id":43340070518874,"sku":"BWCS-BPT21CL-1","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 2 Year","offer_id":43340070551642,"sku":"BWCS-BPT21CL-2","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 3 Year","offer_id":43340070584410,"sku":"BWCS-BPT21CL-3","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/4775\/0746\/files\/BW-CS-BPT21CL-1.webp?v=1778367024","url":"https:\/\/batteryweb.com\/products\/northwestern-bell-35500-replacement-battery-24v-300mah-ni-mh","provider":"BatteryWeb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}