Sparq fails EEprom check

From: jmd <jmd_at_infinet.com>
Date: Wed Mar 29 03:19:09 2000

Technoid_at_cheta.net wrote:
>
> In <Pine.LNX.4.04.10003281625010.7088-100000_at_is1.wfi-inc.com>, on 03/28/00
>
> at 08:01 PM, Aaron Christopher Finney <af-list_at_wfi-inc.com> said:
>
> >What's the exact message? It sounds probably that you need to replace the
> >NVRAM, around $20. Look for the NVRAM faq on the 'net for better info on
> >it.
>
> That is my guess exactly after examining the board. The only non-volitile
> chip I saw on that board was a real time chip ala 'Dallas' except this one
> is another make. I will just cut the box off the chip and replace the
> batt with a great big clone bat (aa+aa) that will keep the chip for life.
>
> That is my plan anyway. I have done it to Dallas clocks without
> problems.


I bought mine from www.mouser.com. $20 a year ago. or sales_at_mouser.com

hth
jeff
Received on Wed Mar 29 2000 - 03:19:09 BST