{"product_id":"virgin-mobile-overdrive-pro-3g-replacement-battery-37v-1800mah-li-ion","title":"Virgin Mobile Overdrive Pro 3G Compatible Battery 3.7V 1800mAh","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 is a 3.7V 1800mAh Li-ion battery for the Virgin Mobile Overdrive Pro 3G and Overdrive Pro 4G mobile hotspot devices. It slots into the rear battery bay and powers the onboard cellular modem and Wi-Fi radio simultaneously. Replace it when the original no longer holds enough charge to sustain a full session.\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 share the same battery bay dimensions and 3.7V supply rail. The connector pinout and physical footprint are identical across the two generations, so one battery covers both units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench tested on actual hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    We ran this battery through charge and discharge cycles on the Overdrive Pro platform. The BMS maintained stable voltage under combined modem and Wi-Fi load and tripped the low-voltage cutoff cleanly before the cell reached damaging depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation during extended hotspot sessions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    Keep the device flat on an open surface — not in a bag or pocket — during long sessions. When connected devices are far from the hotspot, the cellular radio boosts to maximum transmit power, which generates heat that accelerates cell degradation over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"bpw-desc-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eWhy the Overdrive Pro drops connected devices mid-session on a new battery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eWhen the hotspot is at full client capacity, the Wi-Fi radio and cellular modem draw current simultaneously. If the battery cell has uneven internal resistance — common in cells that have been over-discharged — voltage sags briefly under that combined load. The device's protection circuit interprets the sag as a low-battery event and resets the radio stack, disconnecting all clients. A fully charged, healthy cell sustains the load without triggering that cutoff. If drop-outs persist after a full charge, check that the battery terminals are seated cleanly in the bay contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eOverdrive Pro won't power on after sitting in a drawer for months\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eLi-ion cells self-discharge at roughly 1–2% per month in storage. Left long enough, the cell drops below the minimum boot voltage — typically around 3.0V — and the device's BMS blocks startup to prevent damage. The hotspot shows no response when the power button is pressed. Connect it to the OEM charger and leave it for at least 30 minutes before attempting to power on; this allows the BMS to trickle-charge the cell back above the activation threshold. If the device still won't respond after a full charge cycle, check the charger output — it should read 5V DC at the port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BatteryWeb","offers":[{"title":"Warranty 1 Year","offer_id":43377879515226,"sku":"BWCS-SWA883RX-1","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 2 Year","offer_id":43377879547994,"sku":"BWCS-SWA883RX-2","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 3 Year","offer_id":43377879580762,"sku":"BWCS-SWA883RX-3","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/4775\/0746\/files\/BW-CS-SWA883RX-1.webp?v=1778773940","url":"https:\/\/batteryweb.com\/products\/virgin-mobile-overdrive-pro-3g-replacement-battery-37v-1800mah-li-ion","provider":"BatteryWeb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}