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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: barney on December 08, 2008, 04:25:39 PM
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I have an Amiga 3000D with a non leaking working battery from the former owner. Is it still advisable to remove it, or would it be more beneficial to leave it on the motherboard. Thanks.
Barney
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you should have some type of battery on A3000. I'd suggest coin type, (re-chargeable if you can find, or diode hack:LithBatt.lha (http://aminet.net/docs/hard/LithBatt.lha))
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At the very least, I'd remove it. Those old batteries are a time bomb. It may not have failed YET, but YET is the key word. Why wait for trouble?
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Definitely get it off ASAP and clean the area thoroughly (the leakage might not be visible yet).
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I'd remove it. If the machine hasn't been used a bunch, your use may push the battery over it's limit and cause a leak. Given the age it is ripe for failure.
I have an A3000D, I removed the battery and I can't tell you of any problems with the machine beyond having to manually set the clock if I want to timestamp files.
Bob
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The A3000 battery also supplies power for the scsi settings. A3000 NVRAM (http://amiga.serveftp.net/A3000_HardwareGuide/jumpers.html) Bottom of page.
More info (http://amiga.serveftp.net/A3000_HardwareGuide/battery-leak.html) on them thar batteries.
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2 wires + new battery + film cannister + double-sided tape = peace of mind FOREVER! :-D
PZ.
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Remove it before it leaks, and replace with coin style battery