NVRAM battery replacement (was Re: Thick Net Cable Terminator in Sydney Australia)

From: ajp166 <ajp166_at_bellatlantic.net>
Date: Mon Jul 30 19:05:11 2001

>was thinking about recycling one for a clock project (PIC or 8051 or
mc68k
>based, depending on which way I jump). Are there any components other
than
>the battery in the potted lid? i.e., can I just remove it entirely or
>do I have to perform delicate surgery to seperate the front leads and
solder
>wires onto the front of the I.C. where the lid used to connect?



Yes there are but finding the battery is easy with a small magnet as it's
steel cased.
then grind off the plastic in that area till you hit it. pry it out and
add wires to another
and your all set.

I can do them in my sleep.

Allison
Received on Mon Jul 30 2001 - 19:05:11 BST