Re: [M100] With apologies; battery question

2020-08-09 Thread Kevin Becker
I do this with all my old computers. I put a label on the bottom with info about any battery and capacitor replacements that have been done. If not for me, then for some future owner. - Kevin > On Aug 9, 2020, at 11:32 PM, Doug Jackson wrote: > >  > And when you install them, be very

Re: [M100] With apologies; battery question

2020-08-09 Thread Doug Jackson
And when you install them, be very careful to put a sticker on the back of the device to remind you to remove them in 10 or so years. They will eat tracks from PCBs if left to leak. Kindest regards, Doug Jackson em: d...@doughq.com ph: 0414 986878 Check out my awesome clocks at

Re: [M100] With apologies; battery question

2020-08-09 Thread Kevin Becker
I will second ordering from arcade shopper, thats what I did for my M100, but someone mentioned once that you can use a common cordless phone battery from dollar store. I have another M100 waiting to try this on but haven’t Installed it yet. Arcade Shopper is the easiest way to go for a direct

Re: [M100] With apologies; battery question

2020-08-09 Thread Greg Swallow
Greg has them on Arcadcshopper.com https://www.arcadeshopper.com/wp/store/#!/Replacement-Batteries/c/32594049/offset=0=nameAsc God Bless GregS <>< Aug 9, 2020 2:39:50 PM Hiraghm : > Naturally after entering lurk mode I would develop an issue with my M100 with > which I need advice. > > I

[M100] With apologies; battery question

2020-08-09 Thread Hiraghm
Naturally after entering lurk mode I would develop an issue with my M100 with which I need advice. I just replaced the 4 double-A Duracells in my M100, and when I turned it back on, it was completely reset... hterm was missing, rexmanager was missing, the date was back to 1900 00:00:00...