Model 100 owners, remember to check you battery..

[desiv]

Just a reminder.

 

I have two Model 100's now.

(My original had a few issues, so I was looking for parts/donor and found another working M100 for a great price..)

 

I ordered a couple of batteries...

 

Opened my original (which I have checked a couple of times), looked decent...

I could just see the battery was starting to go bad...

Removed it, cleaned it up (vinegar first, then IPA) and added the new battery.   Works great.

 

Then I opened the new (to me) one, and I could see more dying battery stuff there...

Removed it, and as I was cleaning it, some of the solder mask came right off...

Luckily, it appears to have only been cosmetic / superficial damage.  Cleaned it all up (vinegar and then IPA again) replaced it, and it's working great.

 

But had I shelved that new one for a while, not sure what would have happened.

 

If you haven't before, you should probably open your M100 and check the battery..

[+arcadeshopper]

Agreed and I have batteries in my store if you need one

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[desiv]

4 hours ago, arcadeshopper said:

Agreed and I have batteries in my store if you need one

Great to know...

And how did I not know you are (kind of) just up the road from me!!!! 

Sheesh!!!

I'll check out your site when I get home...

(I can do quick checks of sites like Atariage on my breaks, but I don't do my retro shopping from work..  )

(Note: Work is Salem, but home is Lincoln City..)