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thanks for the criticism.Linuxbuilders wrote: In both scenarios it is worth it because you replace 3V cell without messy external batteries connected through horrible diodes circuits, etc...
sorry, it wasn't my intention, I have just tried it and gave up on it. it is not the most perfect solution. best is desolder but after I did one falcon this way I gave up on another one and just "dag out" the dead cellthanks for the criticism.
That is the socket I used. Worked just fine, no sheild cutting needed.Shredder11 wrote:I'm wondering if the socket shown here is a low enough profile, to avoid touching the metal shield? No measurements are given so one can only guess using the photo. Otherwise I will have to buy the more expensive one mentioned on the Atari Music Network website.
The perfect solution would be replacement of the IC itself.Linuxbuilders wrote: sorry, it wasn't my intention, I have just tried it and gave up on it. it is not the most perfect solution. best is desolder but after I did one falcon this way I gave up on another one and just "dag out" the dead cell
No yet... still.simbo wrote:? did you get a headset ck??
mdivancic wrote:That is the socket I used. Worked just fine, no sheild cutting needed.Shredder11 wrote:I'm wondering if the socket shown here is a low enough profile, to avoid touching the metal shield? No measurements are given so one can only guess using the photo. Otherwise I will have to buy the more expensive one mentioned on the Atari Music Network website.
Yap, that's another way to skin the catSolarricht wrote:Was aware id probably ditch the chip & source a new one so didnt have much to loose by attacking the plastic case on this chip. I levered the top off (was lucky not to damage the crystle. But the top came off soon enough in several peices. Could see the hidden battery glued using black silicon. Noted polarity & measured battery voltage: 0.08volts, and removed battery contacts. Soldered two wires to the pins where the contacts were placed. I now have a cr2032 battery & holder on the other end of the wires. The chip looks messy as its impossible to remove all the silicon as theres thin wires holding the crystal. But it works lovely, and can replace the battery when ever i like. I honestly think this mod is easier than desoldering the motherboard & sourcing hard to find chips.