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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: R2D2 on August 13, 2003, 12:29:46 PM

Title: A4000 battery
Post by: R2D2 on August 13, 2003, 12:29:46 PM

I bought an A4000 in Ateo tower awhile ago. The battery hasn't leaked yet, but where can I get a new one? Is it some special Amiga thingy, or can it be bought somewhere easily? Or can I just remove it without replacing it with anything?  :-?

Title: Re: A4000 battery
Post by: olegil on August 13, 2003, 12:59:02 PM

It's not an Amiga thing.

half length AA, 3.6V would be the thing to look for.

Title: Re: A4000 battery
Post by: R2D2 on August 13, 2003, 03:45:53 PM

Ok, thanks!  :-)

Title: Re: A4000 battery
Post by: R2D2 on August 13, 2003, 04:18:23 PM

By the way, what would happen if I just remove the battery without replacing a new one? Is it just for the clock?

Title: Re: A4000 battery
Post by: B00tDisk on August 13, 2003, 05:29:27 PM

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R2D2 wrote:
By the way, what would happen if I just remove the battery without replacing a new one? Is it just for the clock?

Yes, the battery is for an h/m/s d/m/y clock only; system timing is handled by the system (e.g., CPU) clock and since all hardware is PnP, there is no CMOS setting to lose.

Title: Re: A4000 battery
Post by: Rigger on August 13, 2003, 06:07:57 PM

Daytona Industries, Inc.
Part No. COMP-16-3P

This battery is a suitable replacement and can usually be found at Radio Shack.

Other models:

AT&T - 6300, 6300+
COMPUTERLAND - BC88, 286
HYUNDAI - SUPER 16TE

Hope this helps.

Title: Re: A4000 battery
Post by: R2D2 on August 13, 2003, 06:14:22 PM

Thanks!  :-)

Title: Re: A4000 battery
Post by: amigamad on August 13, 2003, 07:29:53 PM

It will run fine without a battery as my dodgy a 4000 does. :-)