Issue
What are the battery replacement options for the Smartcell battery pack?
Product Line
Matrix UPS
Environment
Matrix UPS with SMARTCELL battery packs
Cause
APC has discontinued the SMARTCELL battery pack due to lack of availability of unique parts required to build it.
Resoluiton
In order to continue to support the use of the Matrix battery pack, APC has teamed up with Coastal Business Machines, a certified pre-owned partner, to offer refurbished sales and service of the SMARTCELL battery packs.
Options for replacing the SMARTCELL battery pack
CoastTec is the only authorized refurbisher of the SMARTCELL. They offer 2 options for customers looking to continue using the Matrix-UPS system.
Option 1: Purchase a refurbished SMARTCELL pack, which includes return shipping and disposal of the old battery pack (if applicable).
Option 2: Send your existing SMARTCELL pack into CBMs service center for reconditioning. This option also includes inbound shipping of the old battery pack.