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Replacing a 3.6 1/2AA Battery
« on: March 26, 2013, 07:51:13 pm »
Hey gang!
I posted this over in the JVL area, but I might get some more help here.

I'm looking to replace the 3.6 1/2AA Battery on my JVL iTouch motherboard.  It doesn't save any of my settings, and I have to do a reboot every time I start up the machine.

I did some reading and someone suggested replacing the battery.

Here's a couple of pics of the battery.  I've never replace a battery like this, and I don't want to cause any damage.

Any input would be great!!




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Re: Replacing a 3.6 1/2AA Battery
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2013, 08:25:46 pm »
Looks like about a 2 minute project once you have the replacement part in hand.

1. cut leads off old battery (close to the battery can) also take note of polarity direction of battery.
2. use 25 watt soldering iron to heat up old leads from opposite side of board and use pliers to hold heated lead and remove when heated and loose.
3. use some solder wick to clean up existing solder from holes on the bottom of board.
4. bend leads on new battery and insert leads in the holes on the board (making sure polarity is same as before)
5. solder both leads the same way it was on the bottom of board.
6. trim of excess battery leads from bottom of board.

crack a beer and enjoy your saved settings again.



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Re: Replacing a 3.6 1/2AA Battery
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2013, 08:58:44 pm »
Is that a rechargeable battery?
If so, have you tried leaving the computer powered up all night to charge it?

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Re: Replacing a 3.6 1/2AA Battery
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2013, 06:54:34 pm »
Thanks for the input chopper!  Sounds like an easy enough project.
I've left the machine on for a week at one point, but doesn't charge.

Would this be the correct replacement?  Or any suggestions on a replacement, or a good place to buy these from?

TADIRAN BATTERIES - TL5101/P - LITHIUM BATTERY, 3.6V, 1/2AA

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Re: Replacing a 3.6 1/2AA Battery
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2013, 07:00:26 pm »
just piggy back the new one  :applaud:

cut the old one out high enough (not lower to the board) so you can just solder the leads instead of taking the old lead out.  ;D
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