On May 17, 10:55, Claude.W wrote:
> I am considering slicing open the part epoxyed to the top of a 48T02 chip
to
> replace or hook up a new 3VDC source. I dont wanna buy a new chip....
>
> My plan is to use a Dremel type cutting wheel and do a "lobotomy" on the
> module fitted on top of the chip.
>
> Then, either connect a new 3VDC source to this (2 alkalines in a battery
> holder) or simply replace the cells inside.
It's a single lithium cell inside
> If the thing (the top module with the batt and osc) is not filled with
epoxy
> I imagine this can be done...does anybody know if that module is "hollow"
> and removing the top will reveal the components inside...??? Or will I
just
> be cutting through solid plastic/epoxy???
It's solid. My colleague James Carter did this for one of his Suns, and he
has a picture somewhere, showing a (replacable) battery fitted to the top.
I can't find the picture on his web pages, but he mentioned it recently in
response to a similar post on this list, so look through the archive...
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Pete Peter Turnbull
Network Manager
University of York
Received on Thu May 17 2001 - 13:53:50 BST