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battery cage for SE30, where to get a replacement?
Posted by: Alex on 2017-08-05 18:56:35 Dear 68K'ers I have an SE30 but when I got it the battery holder (cage) is missing so I can't even install a battery. I have googled this for about a half an hour and can't find anything. Could someone help me locate a compatible part? Thank you!
Posted by: mraroid on 2017-08-05 19:12:30 Would this work: https://store.retrofixes.com/products/macintosh-se-pram-motherboard-battery-holder-upgrade I bought some batteries from here and they seem to be fine: http://www.newertech.com/products/pram_3_6v.php Keep us updated. mraroid
Posted by: Alex on 2017-08-06 02:45:52 Hi Mraroid Thank you VERY much for looking this up for me. I think https://store.retrofixes.com/products/macintosh-se-pram-motherboard-battery-holder-upgradewill do. I wonder what the originals were. In fact, from memory the Power Mac G series even uses the same on used in the SE. Great general link by the way. I linked this page, thanks again! Kindest regards —Alex
Posted by: Scott Squires on 2017-08-06 08:40:40 I use Keystone part number 108 (battery holder) and 108C (cover). https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/keystone-electronics/108/36-108-ND/275347 https://www.digikey.com/products/en/battery-products/accessories/87?k=keystone%20108c
Posted by: mraroid on 2017-08-06 10:06:37 The price is right at digikey anthon. Thanks for posting. mraroid
Posted by: aplmak on 2017-08-07 16:08:07 Very easy to find on ebay!
Posted by: 360alaska on 2017-08-07 18:52:30 Can you post a picture of the missing "cage".
Posted by: trag on 2017-08-08 11:56:36 I have them available with capacitor orders, but if all you need is the battery holder, the Digi-Key link is probably more affordable.
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