ROM 01 battery replacement - twisting leads ok?

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I have several Apple IIGS's.  Most of them were given to me by other
users who left the Apple II world and wanted a good home for their
machines.

Two of the IIGS's now have dead batteries. The Rom 03 doesn't appear
to be a problem - I got the battery out and I can buy a replacement.
Hopefully that will be easy.

I see from reading the FAQs and other threads that on the ROM 01 needs
a battery with leads. Some people have carefully twisted the leads of
the new battery with the old leads that are still attached to the
IIGS.  My question is: is this okay to do?

There is NO WAY I am going to do any soldering - either of the new
battery leads or a battery holder, which many people suggested.

So, is the twisting leads method sufficient?   Is it safe and secure?

And, would someone mind posting a link to a place where I can buy the
Rom 01 battery with leads?  Or the exact name of the battery (with
pictures)?

Any better suggestions?

Thanks,
Beverly Cadieux
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