{"product_id":"virgin-mobile-overdrive-pro-3g-replacement-battery-37v-1500mah-li-ion","title":"Virgin Mobile Overdrive Pro 3G Compatible Battery 3.7V 1500mAh","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bpw-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bpw-desc-h2\"\u003eVirgin Mobile Overdrive Pro 3G \/ 4G — 3.7V Li-ion Replacement Battery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-lead\"\u003eThis 3.7V 1500mAh Li-ion battery fits the Virgin Mobile Overdrive Pro 3G and Overdrive Pro 4G mobile hotspots. Both devices share the same battery bay dimensions and voltage requirements. Capacity is 1500mAh (5.55Wh) as specified in the product data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"bpw-desc-bullets\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverdrive Pro 3G and 4G compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    Both models use the same battery form factor, connector pinout, and 3.7V nominal voltage rail. The BMS communication protocol is identical across both generations, so one battery covers both units without modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench tested on actual hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    We ran this battery under a simulated load combining cellular modem draw and active WiFi transmission. The BMS held cutoff thresholds correctly and did not trigger false low-voltage shutdowns during peak combined radio activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation during extended hotspot sessions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    When the Overdrive Pro is broadcasting at maximum output — especially with multiple connected devices in a low-signal area — the cellular radio runs at full transmit power. Keep the hotspot flat on a hard surface with airflow around it, not tucked in a bag or pocket. Heat buildup at the battery shortens cycle life faster than normal discharge does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"bpw-desc-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eOverdrive Pro dropping connected devices mid-session after battery swap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eA new battery can still cause mid-session disconnects if the cell voltage sags under combined modem and WiFi load. The Overdrive Pro pulls from both the cellular modem and the WiFi radio simultaneously, and peak draw spikes when multiple clients are active at once. If the BMS sees voltage dip below its protection threshold during that spike, it cuts output briefly — which users see as a dropped connection. Let the battery complete two or three full charge cycles before assuming a fault; cell impedance drops as the battery conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eOverdrive Pro not powering on after sitting unused for weeks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eLi-ion cells self-discharge during storage, and the Overdrive Pro's standby current draw accelerates that process even when powered off. If the cell drops below approximately 2.5V, the BMS enters deep-discharge lockout and the device will not boot. Connect the hotspot to a wall charger — not a USB power bank — and leave it for at least 30 minutes before attempting to power on. A working battery will recover and begin showing charge indicator activity within that window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BatteryWeb","offers":[{"title":"Warranty 1 Year","offer_id":43377887936602,"sku":"BWCS-SWA883RC-1","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 2 Year","offer_id":43377887969370,"sku":"BWCS-SWA883RC-2","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 3 Year","offer_id":43377888002138,"sku":"BWCS-SWA883RC-3","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/4775\/0746\/files\/BW-CS-SWA883RC-1.webp?v=1778773940","url":"https:\/\/batteryweb.com\/products\/virgin-mobile-overdrive-pro-3g-replacement-battery-37v-1500mah-li-ion","provider":"BatteryWeb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}