Gander wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> I just acquired a Duo 230. It was showing signs of a dead pram battery. I
> have disassembled the Duo and removed the battery. What I found was not
> what I was expecting. What's the story on these things? Am I going to have
> to special order a replacement, or can I replace the battery with something
> equivalent? If I can replace it with something equivalent, am I going to
> have get the solder gun out and use the existing wires that are connected to
> the batteries? The pram battery is a Sanyo ML2430 rechargeable. If anyone
> can give me some info or point me to some resources, I'd appreciate it.
> Thanks,
> Rich
>
Rich:
After spending more than the cost of a new pram battery, trying to
fabricate one myself, I recommend that you get one from a dealer. I
have bought two, one for my Duo 230 and one for my Duo 280c, from
www.powerbooksplus.com The price is 17.50. I thought it was a little
expensive, but after wasting my time trying to solder to a battery
(should be arc welded), it turned out to be worth it. He ships very
fast. Standard disclaimer, I am not related to him, etc, etc.
Good luck,
Robert Newman
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