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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: AAACHIPSET on February 04, 2013, 05:46:21 AM

Title: battery in 030
Post by: AAACHIPSET on February 04, 2013, 05:46:21 AM

i have  a blizzard 030/50 ..how can i replace the battery ...seems  very tight in there ..almost  glued?? ..dont wanna force it out ..what battery can i replace it with ? voltage etc...would like to have a computer that keeps time..

Title: Re: battery in 030
Post by: Chieftain on February 04, 2013, 04:29:10 PM

If memory serves me right, the battery is soldered directly to the PCB (at least that's what I remember from the Blizzard 1230 Mk. III).
http://www.amiga-hardware.com/showhardware.cgi?HARDID=150 The pictures aren't the best, but the battery looks as if it's soldered directly onto the PCB.

Title: Re: battery in 030
Post by: xyzzy on February 04, 2013, 07:01:21 PM

The original Phase 5 1230/IV uses a rechargable lithium battery (VL2020), I do not recommend replacing it with a non-rechargeable button cell !!

Why do you want to change it? If it's not keeping time then leave it on for several hours to recharge.

http://uk.farnell.com/panasonic/vl-2020-hfn/battery-lithium-cr2020-20mah-3v/dp/8806551

Title: Re: battery in 030
Post by: AAACHIPSET on February 06, 2013, 12:34:27 PM

i have had it on ..i think the battery is no good anymore  ..any suggestions?? ..it always thinks its 1978

Title: Re: battery in 030
Post by: bloodline on February 06, 2013, 12:37:12 PM

Quote from: AAACHIPSET;725535

i have had it on ..i think the battery is no good anymore  ..any suggestions?? ..it always thinks its 1978

xyzzy gave you a link to a replacement in his post ;)