500 board main battery with pics

[Casino Cave Gamer]

Hi all,
I have this 500 board and am getting a main battery low message.  I don't solder nor do I have the tools to do so. 

I've read in other posts folks add battery sockets and a new battery.  I think I can try to find something at radio shack, but I wondered if someone would mind posting a picture of what the "after" looks like?  My plan ( I think) is to clip off the negative side and pull the battery out.  What I don't know is what/how folks have implemented a reliable 'after market' battery socket to make this easier next time.  In addition I have three other machines with the same issue.  These machines have been sitting a few years.  If it seems too involved I think I'd be okay sending these to a reliable advertiser here to repair for me.  With that, I am reluctant to pop off the Varta battery, though I know I am on borrowed time.

**Slight edit - one of my boards is newer and has a CR2354 battery that slides out.  Is anyone aware of a compatible battery either on radio shack or mcmaster.com?  If not I will head to eBay.  Thanks


Thanks in advance.

[cowboygames]

Try natteries+, that's where I get my 2354's and they may solder new batteries on your 500's for you too

[Tilt]

I use CR2354s on S2000 & I-Game 3902 MPU boards.  You can get the batteries and holders from mouser electronics.  Part number for the batteries is: 658-CR2354 ($1.67ea)  and the holder: 534-1027 ($1.81 ea).  While you've got the board out you should remove that Varta battery before it starts leaking and destroys the board.  A photo of the installed battery holder and battery is attached.

[Casino Cave Gamer]

Thanks a lot folks, I appreciate it.


**Quick follow-up.  I got the CR2354 at batteries + and some holders at mcmaster.com (http://www.mcmaster.com/#6961t13/=10cvdn4).  The holders are not perfect, but they definitely work.  Thanks again.