It’s always possible when dealing with any technology (used or new) that it may be dead on arrival.
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Spare parts for Sony SL-2700 betamax by type.Known good parts.
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Compatible with the battery part numbers:SNYSU54. Fit to the device models:For Sony A002SO, PDX-203, PDX-206, SO-51A, SO-52A, SOG01, SOG02, Xperia 1 II 5G Green Edition, Xperia 5 II 5G, XQ-AS42, XQ-AS52, XQ-AS7, XQ-AT42, XQ-AT51, XQ-AT52, XQ-AT52 G, XQ-AT72.
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Battery type: Li-polymer Capacity: 3850 mAh Voltage: 3.85 V Energy: 14.82 Wh Height: approx. 0.5mm Number of cells: 1 Weight: 54 g Compatible with the following device models: Sony XQ-AT52 Sony XQ-AS52 Sony XQ-AS7 Sony XQ-AT42 Sony XQ-AT51 Sony XQ-AS42 To ensure compatibility, please check to see whether the battery you are currently using is listed below. Replacement for: Sony SNYSU54 .
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