Dreaded "Low Battery"..

[qbert]

Wow! Holy sh t how much churn can we have on this?
Sure glad I said it would be no problem to do this and so glad I did not give an opinion on what I prefer.
If you want 100% reliability solder them in.
I'll let everyone else kick around the other reasons.

Rich

[ChoiceMc]

Hellow there fellow techs!


I know this thread is old, but it's exactly what I need 


I'm thinking of replacing the BR2330HFN battery with a holder... I know about the reliability issue, but the problem is those batteries are really tough to get where i'm from. Can only buy online but the shipping cost is out of question (unless I order a few thousand pcs lol...).


Anyway, the thing I want to ask you is - Can I then put a normal CR2330 battery in the holder? I don't know much about those "BR", "CR",... signs 


Thank you for your answers and sorry if it's a dumb question. But I learned there are no such things as dumb questions


 


BR
Dan.

[Shaggy]

I will add a link here. Looks like some batteries are the cr2354 on enhanced boards. The 500 series uses a cr2032 with the holder. Link #2 reply 4 from Qbert.

Dave

http://newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php?topic=9311.msg49980#msg49980

http://newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php?topic=5416.msg28703#msg28703

[qbert]

Solder in a holder and use commonly available CR2032.
Make sure you get the polarity correct.

[ChoiceMc]

I will add a link here. Looks like some batteries are the cr2354 on enhanced boards. The 500 series uses a cr2032 with the holder. Link #2 reply 4 from Qbert.

Dave

Solder in a holder and use commonly available CR2032.
Make sure you get the polarity correct.

Dave, qbert... 


Can't thank you enough. I really appreciate all of you guys sharing knowledge on here. I know one too many people with a "I learned it myself and ain't sharing it" mentality. I'm sure I'll be of use here one day too 


BR
Dan.

[therockinelvis]

Personally, I don't care for the solder on holder. I prefer to use an "aa" battery holder with 6 inch leads. Run the wires thru the lock hole on the tray and use a 3.6 vdc battery. Now you can keep an eye on voltage and with the machine on, you can change the battery and not have to fool with any error messages or set up. Have them on all my machines. The Bally's especially because of the hassle of clear and setup.

[ChoiceMc]

Personally, I don't care for the solder on holder. I prefer to use an "aa" battery holder with 6 inch leads. Run the wires thru the lock hole on the tray and use a 3.6 vdc battery. Now you can keep an eye on voltage and with the machine on, you can change the battery and not have to fool with any error messages or set up. Have them on all my machines. The Bally's especially because of the hassle of clear and setup.

Woah, nice touch! Haven't thought of that. Well also because i'll probably get me in trouble. Our casino inspections are very strict and probably wouldn't allow such modifications. 

[therockinelvis]

I'm surprised you are having battery problems since Casino machines stay on 24/7/365 the batteries should not discharge.

[brianfink]

I think pretty much any 3 volt battery will work.

[ChoiceMc]

I'm surprised you are having battery problems since Casino machines stay on 24/7/365 the batteries should not discharge.

Indeed. But the people I work with tend to turn a machine on and off for various reasons. And if a battery is old and wornout, the machine doesn't boot.


I fixed 3 machines today with the holder, put a CR2032 in it and voila - fixed.


But another problem arised... A machine (IGT slanttop) that I ripped the green varta out and the U26... and is now showing Telltale battery low    It's a 044 (4400 revA) board.

And ideas?

Thanks.


BR
Dan.

[Ken]

Some international 044 software wont let you disable the varta battery.

Not sure if this is your problem though.

[ChoiceMc]

Some international 044 software wont let you disable the varta battery.

Not sure if this is your problem though.

It would seem so, yes. But I've read somewhere, something about a bridge you solder somewhere? What is that for? Anyone? Just seeing if I can salvage the board I just messed up, or should I go get a new one 


Thanks.
BR
Dan.

[Yoeddy1]

Check the following thread:

http://newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php?topic=4092.0

There are several variations of 044 boards out tbere and the link above is a great guide.  The voltage regulated is actually U24, not U26.  Hopefully you didn't remove U26 from the 044 board.

Thanks,
Jason

[ChoiceMc]

Check the following thread:

http://newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php?topic=4092.0

There are several variations of 044 boards out tbere and the link above is a great guide.  The voltage regulated is actually U24, not U26.  Hopefully you didn't remove U26 from the 044 board.

Thanks,
Jason

Ok.. now you got me scared. Somewhere I have read to remove U24. I hope I removed the right one, I'm confused now. I'll check tomorrow. Thanks for the link.


BR
Dan.

[brianfink]

You don't normally get a battery low error from a dead varta battery, are you using the 2354 coin battery for the 044? I have not had this problem with an 044 but did have a 504 board that kept saying battery low after I changed it. I put in an old splus battery and it's bin working fine.