Battery change...

[ravnen]

Here is a picture of the ni-cd battery i pulled from my a4k, and a picture with a new battery from Amigakit soldered into place.

Before:


After:



Larger images here and here

[ravnen]

I'll check if it charge, thanks for the tip, I did not know that this might be an issue.

Yes it was very messy around U177.

The previous owner was lucky that this machine ended up here

The phono connectors at the back is damaged as well, a wonder that the mainboard is still intact. I'll take som pictures of this as well.

Does anyone have a good tip for a method to fasten the cyberstorm card properly (screw it in place)? I always need to reseat it if I have moved the box.

[ravnen]

I used a voltmeter and checked the battery. It has a higher voltage when the computer is powered on, than when its off. That means that it is charging the battery, right?

[ravnen]

I am sorry to say that the clock still does not work.

I think AmiDude was right. After closer inspection, it looks like U177 has taken a beating.

Wellwell, I'll have to do with a ntp clock sync on every boot :/

[ravnen]

Thanks, this was my next question

[ravnen]

I will take another look at this, I think i spottet a broken path or two.
But it's not my no 1. priority But I hope to get this miggy in top shape (even got my hands on a new empty all-white desktop cabinet on ebay, to replace my very yellowed).

[ravnen]

Well, I've seen a lot of pictures of the "coin hack" .All you need is a diode to prevent the computer recharing the battery.

But I like it as similar in apperance as the original.

I have mesured my battery, and I know that it is both charging and have enought stored power. It just does not reach its destination.