PB190 or 5300 pram battery cable? (missing connector)

[FacnyFreddy]

I'm hunting for a replacement pram battery for my 5300cs

I'm going to try rebuilding a battery setup from scratch.

What is the connector type at the end of the cable that is used? Anyone know of similar cable/connector that could be used?

 

[FacnyFreddy]

I think I can mod a cmos battery for a dell, since the connectors look the same.

[NOTE: Dell and other PeeCee devices use CR2032 coin cells (non-rechargeable) while the fruit company standardized on VL2330. I have a pair of VL2330 laying around.]

I'm going to use a thin piece of copper with a lead off of it to get the proper neg-3v-6v connections.

Then use "wire glue" to hold them together and insure a good contact w/o corrosion.

Yes, I will post pics for this process so others can learn from my success (or failure!).

 

[Rajel]

Watching this space!
I have a 190 that probably needs a PRAM battery replacement.

 

[FacnyFreddy]

Based on another suggestion, it was recommended to use sheet brass from a hobby shop to come up with the 3v plate, as it won't corrode as fast as copper.

For those wondering what "wire glue" is, see the following link: (yes, I have used it in the past to fix small connections)

https://www.amazon.com/Sciplus-Electrically-Conductive-Soldering-Wire/dp/B000Z9H7ZW

NOTE: Its VERY thin stuff, not like JB-Weld or such and holds fairly well. (but its not for connectors you "tug" on)

It also requires HEAT to fully set otherwise you are waiting a week for it to dry.

 

[FacnyFreddy]

Does the 5300 actually have a PRAM battery??? I don't see one in there. and I don't see where the connector would be on the system board.

The service manual only talks about the 190.

Am I missing something???

 

[FacnyFreddy]

Just realized the jack for the PRAM plug is on the power unit (under the label) on the 5300. Its on the board for the 190.

 

[slomacuser]

I have some PB 190 and 5300 parts

 

[FacnyFreddy]

I'm all good, but, I noticed my 5300ce has a very corroded power unit now that I am working on it. I got a donor 190 off of fleabay last month and now I am scavanging it to get my 5300ce in tip top shape.

One of the battery connectors is nearly toast... I might try and remove the springboard and harvest a similar connector from my 190. This could get "interesting".

 

[FacnyFreddy]

NOTE: Permatex makes a similar conductive glue that is used for rear window defogger repair. I might try that as well. Its a bit thicker, but, it has more conductive material in it than "wire glue".

going to run to Michaels and see if I can score some thin sheet brass for my PRAM battery build.