IIGS Battery Backup...

[duncane@jumper.mcc.ac.uk (Duncan Entwisle)]

What's the best way to replace the battery in a IIGS?

Snip the pins and solder a new battery on?

Is there a better way that would allow me to replace it again without having
to snip and resolder again (some for of battery holder?)

Will the machine run sans battery? That way I could snip it out and look what
voltage/ampage it runs at :-) without sacrificing my use of the IIGS while
waiting for a new battery.

Is the heat from the iron likely to cause damage to the board (so should 
I snip as far away from the board as possible - how do I stop the new 
battery from wobbling if its not directly pressed against the motherboard)

Will the heat from the iron make the battery go boom?

Yours, a very nervous DIYer ;-)
Duncan.