Two clocks possible in A1200?

[AndyFC]

The battery on my Blizzard 1230 mk4 is failing, it doesn't keep time for more than a couple of days if I don't power up (given I bought it in 1996 that's still impressive). It works, but has the wrong time by hours or days, depending on how long it's off for. I know I can replace the battery but that would require desoldering the old one and I'm nervous about this.

Another option would be to add a second clock like the clockport clock from Amigakit, but would the Amiga be able to cope with two, potentially conflicting, time sources?
Thanks in advance.

[Karlos]

It seems totally incredible to me now that back before I had my first expansion board I was indifferent to the date and time being wrong on my machine.

[clint]

https://www.retro-kit.co.uk/page.cfm/content/Blizzard-1230-Mk-IV-Accelerator-Board-Battery-Maintenance/

https://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=77765

If you are going to fit the one from Amigakit, I have one in my A1200, I would say it would be best practice to remove the one on the Blizzard.

[AndyFC]

Clint, thanks for the links.

I'm nervous about soldering the board and causing damage, so if I make the swap I might get a professional to do it. I'm still wondering if a no solder alternative of adding a second clock is possible.

Overall the lack of accuracy isn't an issue as it auto-corrects when I go online, but it's just one of those things that isn't quite right.