From Brian Willoughby Sent Mon, Jan 22nd 2018, 04:25
From Brian Willoughby Sent Mon, Jan 22nd 2018, 04:25
The common batteries all have the size, in millimeters, as the first two = numeric digits of their designation number. Can=E2=80=99t exactly judge = size from that photo, but it look like a BR2032. The only trouble is = that there are many different physical spacings for the pins, so = you=E2=80=99ll need to find the variation that fits. A reputable synth = repair shop should be able to handle this, or if you=E2=80=99re in = Seattle then I could take care of it for a nominal fee. My understanding is that battery holders add resistance to the battery = connection, which shortens the life of the battery due to the losses. By = soldering the battery, the maximum life is guaranteed. My gear tends to = last at least 10 years on a single battery. It doesn=E2=80=99t seem = unreasonable. Convenience and performance aren=E2=80=99t always = compatible. Brian On Jan 21, 2018, at 6:28 PM, Marshall Craig <xxxxxx@xx.xxx> wrote: > For my next trick, I will try to figure out what this battery is: >=20 > <NVZl4xg.jpeg> >=20 > 3V, 200mA Lithium Coin battery, diameter 20-25 mm (pretty huge, huh?). = I was wondering why they would solder it to the board instead of using = an easy-to-change out battery holder, but on another forum I was = informed that the life of the battery easily exceeded the warranty = period, so why should the manufacturer bother? I believe this battery = backs up RAM in the non-Turbo version of the GEM S3. Once again I wished = I had some soldering skills, but this is definitely not the time/place = to learn=E2=80=A6. >=20 > Anyway, again thanks to all! >=20 > -Marshall >=20