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Unknown_K
Full Member
USA
602 Posts |
 Posted - 19 Oct 2003 : 04:54:10
I am sure you guys replace these batteries all the time, whats the best place to get them CHEAP. I had 2 new ones but used them on my 840av and my IIfx so now my 8500 needs one. |
QuadraJets
Junior Member
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 19 Oct 2003 : 05:17:34
Since I am very cheap, I use 2 AA batteries soldered in series. My 6100 has this setup, and it has lasted a couple years now, with all settings retained and it boots without the "switch flip" trick.  Artillery Commander/Engineer, 68kMLA
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Unknown_K
Full Member
USA
602 Posts |
Posted - 19 Oct 2003 : 06:27:53
Thats cheap, I think 2 batteries are $9 on ebay or a used box of 10 for more (used batters dont thrill me since the charge drops like a rock at end of life)
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Flash
Full Member
Australia
637 Posts |
Posted - 19 Oct 2003 : 08:12:42
They're usually around the $15 mark over here (and even more for the square 4.5v ones!)- - - - - - - - - - - - -
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G4from128k
Full Member
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - 19 Oct 2003 : 09:26:09
Try Other World Computing (www.macsales.com). I saw an ad in MacAddict offering $6/ 3.6V Li PRAM batt and $8 for the 4.5 V ones.G4From128k by Day: Mild-Mannered Engineer and Trapeze(tm) Artist
by Night: Colonel of Truth, Justice, and the Macintosh Way
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mac-man6
Junior Member
Canada
217 Posts |
Posted - 19 Oct 2003 : 11:01:11
What about this soldered AA batteries? How do you do this?, do you have picts?Editor of the printed word, Ministry of 68k Truths (mini6)
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Derekcat
Junior Member
USA
342 Posts |
Posted - 20 Oct 2003 : 09:33:54
heh, I remember hearing somewhere that it was a *bad* thing to solder batteries… 
well… I'm just too cheap to buy PRAM batteries at all If I open my window all the bugs will get in…That's just one more reason to use a Mac!
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QuadraJets
Junior Member
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 20 Oct 2003 : 15:19:02
It's ok to solder them, if you have a good flux that allows the solder to flow before overheating (and exploding) the battery. I threw a page together that shows how this cheap pram battery thing works... http://68k.dyndns.org/batterypics/pram.html Artillery Commander/Engineer, 68kMLA
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maclover5
LC Doctor/Hot Rodder
Australia
5830 Posts |
Posted - 20 Oct 2003 : 16:02:39
Hmm....i have a spare battery holder thing at home...i oughtta try this... "**** em" - Jobs in regards to customers
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Unknown_K
Full Member
USA
602 Posts |
Posted - 20 Oct 2003 : 21:31:03
I have a few battery holders from radioshack that are already wired and have leads. I will be using one on an old 486 to replace its battery. Will probably just order 2 new prmas from ebay tonight.
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tmtomh
Junior Member
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - 20 Oct 2003 : 21:32:55
cyberguys has the round 1/2AA ones for $5.29. But the s/h will break the deal unless you get a few of them, or get one as part of a larger order.Matt No rank Current king of my 68k realm:
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Unknown_K
Full Member
USA
602 Posts |
Posted - 20 Oct 2003 : 21:56:26
I got 4 ordered for $17.79 shipped with this years date code (new) from ebay. I think I should be set for a few years now. If the 8500 is like my 840av I should be able to change the battery out without taking the motherboard out.
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Unknown_K
Full Member
USA
602 Posts |
Posted - 27 Oct 2003 : 08:59:28
The 8500 keeps the time now, I'm happy.
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