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What's a good replacement for 3.6V 1/2AA PRAM battery?

Posted by: Shymon184 on 2020-10-31 06:14:47 I took this battery out of my Macintosh CC before it started leaking, and I'd like to find a replacement for it. I've searched local stores and they don't sell these, so I'm asking what's the best replacement for this kind of battery?

Posted by: Challenger 1983 on 2020-10-31 06:27:05 I just bought a pair of these https://www.amazon.com/Synergy-Digital-Combo-Pack-Compatible-Dogwatch/dp/B06XQ7V7R2/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=3.6+volt+lithium+battery&qid=1604150589&sr=8-4   Really anything with 3.6v will work, if you are handy then you could rig up your own battery holder away from the board to prevent corrosion.

Posted by: ttb on 2020-10-31 10:06:00 I've used the Saft 1/2 AA cells mentioned above with success. In machines that I think I may forget about, I've desoldered the 1/2 AA holder and put in a CR2032 holder in its place: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/keystone-electronics/1058TR/5118854 The CR2032s are a nominal 3.2V but appear to work fine. They have less capacity but rarely leak and are cheap/readily available.

Posted by: Bendix on 2020-10-31 14:05:27 I took 2 AA batteries and soldered one of these holders to the outside of the clamps of the original holder: https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/B07TB4HDYH/ref=zg_bs_18007817011_13 Fixed the new holder somewhere inside the SE with a strap.

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