Re: GS Battery Change...

[Tony Cianfaglione <ab616@chebucto.ns.ca>]

Since I'm all thumbs when it comes to soldering, I'll have to read through
all the options and pick the least intrusive one.  :-)

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On Thu, 31 Jan 2002 noone@nowhere.net wrote:

> Well according to the CSA2 FAQ (Do a web search) it is a fairly painless
> process.  
> 
> Get a replacement battery with the wires as opposed to the Mac battery
> which has none.  On the ROM1, cut the battery wires right at the battery
> leaving the wires sticking up.  Now place the new battery where the old
> battery was. (Note the polarity plus and minus).  Now twist the leads
> together tightly using pliers or fingers.  Cut off the excess and fold
> down towards the board.  Wrap in electrical tape if you like.
> 
> There is also the option of soldering on a batter holder you can get
> from radio shack or an old Mac motherboard if you want to use the
> battery from a Mac.
> 
> Of course you may also use any 3.6v lithium battery if you don't mind
> soldering and/or slightly modifying the board.
> 
> Thankx,
> Ed
> 
> Tony Cianfaglione wrote:
> > 
> > Well, my settings keep 'going south' every time I shut down the GS so I
> > guess I need a new battery.
> > 
> > Where can I get one (Radio Shack?)and how hard is it to change in a ROM 01
> > GS?
> > 
> > Thanks...
> 
>