Re: Replacing IIgs battery with AAs - dim/flickery display?

["schmidtd" <schmidtd@my-deja.com>]

Polymorph wrote:
> The IIgs batteries are rated at 3.6 volts. So you would probably
> require 3 AA batteries (1.5 volts each).

That's what I've got wired up now.  It is doing well remembering
settings, so at least that part's ok.

> Did you check that the polarity of the new batteries was correct - ie.
> that the wires from your new battery series are connected to the
> correct + and - terminals on the motherboard? The +ve terminal is at
> the rear of the board and the -ve is towards the front.

Yep, things are good there.  RAM is getting saved even with the power
cord unplugged for hours, so that's good.

> When I replaced mine, I snipped off the old battery, bought a new 1/2
> AA size 3.6V battery with leads and soldered it onto the existing
> terminals.

Yeah, I was just looking to save some dough.  Those lithiums are
expensive!  But like the FAQ
(http://home.swbell.net/rubywand/Csa2HDWHACK.html#007) says... you get
what you pay for.