Re: help - IIgs ROM 3 battery worries!

[Wayne Stewart <waynes@intergate.bc.ca>]

Blake Patterson wrote:

>         I just orderd an unused, factory new Amiga 2000 to add to "the
> collection" and lots of people have gotten me all worried and spun up
> about the condition of the motherboard battery on that thing.
> Apparently often they leak, etc. and sort of "dissolve" the motherboard
> around it.  Well, I have a ROM 3 GS that has a battery that is
> functional, but obviously old.  I assume these concerns are the same for
> the IIgs.  So, I have 3 questions:
>
>         1) Will the IIgs function w/ battery removed?

It'll work fine without a battery. However all control panel settings will
go back to their default settings and the clock will need resetting every
time you turn the power back on.

>         2) Can anyone give me a replcement part # from Radio Shack (or
> somewhere)
>            for a replacement battery?

Any Apple dealer will have them as a large number of Macs use the same
battery. The Maxell # is ER3S but it's a fairly common battery that
everyone makes. I'd suggest just poping out the battery and taking it
down to the store.

>         3) Is is difficult to remove / replace the IIgs ROM 3 mobo's battery??

Very easy. Remove the power supply, then the cover off the battery and
just pull it out.

    Wayne