3.6v Tadiran Lithium Inorganic AA Battery

[pbj]

Dude, it looks freaking terrible.  Order another one and do it right. 

[yotsuya]

First off, congrats on fixing the battery. Nothing feels better than fixing a PCB issue.

But yeah, for all your hard work, that CP deserves better. At least use an Exacto knife and cut off the CP covering those bolts.


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[spisi]

How's this? I cut around with an xacto knife. I made the graphic myself, I intentionally left out the "stat key" and covered over the holes.

[PL1]

How's this?

Much better.   


Scott

[spisi]

Thanks. Do you think I should remove the old graphic underneath?

[PL1]

Thanks. Do you think I should remove the old graphic underneath?

That is the best practice if the old CPO is no longer in acceptable condition, especially when part of the old CPO is torn off like the red/white stripes on yours.
- The stat key slot edges will be similarly visible so you might want to keep them accessible and labeled like the original.



When you try to cover that torn part, the unevenness clearly comes through.



It's your machine so it's your call, but if you want to do it right:
- Label the wires with tape flags for easier re-assembly.

- Remove all of the controls from the panel.
- Remove the control panel from the cabinet.
- Remove the old CPO. (a heat gun and scraper are your friends)
- Prep and clean the control panel (re-prime/paint if needed) so the surface is smooth and the CPO will adhere properly.
- Apply and trim new CPO.
- Clean, polish, and paint carriage bolts as desired.
- Re-attach the control panel to the cabinet.
- Re-install the controls and remove the tape flags.
- Enjoy your minty-fresh control panel.   


Scott