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PowerBook 170 PRAM battery question.

Posted by: SpaceFlightOrange on 2025-02-04 13:07:37 Hi. Just popped the PRAM battery out of my PowerBook 170 and was planning on replacing it with a 2032. I have the gear to make one I can solder in, but I was wondering if anyone has ever used a holder instead? it adds a bit of height so I'm not sure, but thought I'd ask here before I have a go and find out the hard way. Thanks

Posted by: finkmac on 2025-02-04 21:59:38 uhh... i'm pretty sure the stock coin cell is rechargeable... cr2032s are absolutely not rechargeable. generally attempting to sub a non-rechargeable battery in a charging circuit will cause bad things to happen.

Posted by: jmacz on 2025-02-04 22:52:02 The Panasonic VL-2330 rechargeable coin cell batteries (which I believe is the same as the stock battery) are still available, even on Amazon. I put one into my PB160 and it works great. Also put them into my 540c and it works well there too.

Posted by: SpaceFlightOrange on 2025-02-04 23:19:01 Oh! Wow! Thanks both I never bothered to check that in the service manual! I just assumed it wasn’t rechargeable Dodged that bullet! I’ll just pick up another one of these then.

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