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aljewels   06-05-2002 at 06:07:18 PM

I have an older computer that was always crashing for any and every possible reason. I deleted the FAT system and tried replacing the internal battery before correcting my problem, as a result my arm that holds the battery in place snapped off and I want to know if I should or could repair the arm (is that possible) or should I replace the mb? Any help or suggestions would be great.

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dhlucke   06-05-2002 at 10:24:21 PM
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I don't know the answer, but it's a good question:

BUMP

<font color=red>I have a computer and it does weird stuff. please help.</font color=red>

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Crashman   06-06-2002 at 12:33:53 AM
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Find two solder points for the battery (follow the traces), and solder on two wires. Then you can attach any kind of 1.5v battery you like, even a AA. Heck, you could use a D cell, but even a AA would die from age before it went dead from load.

What's the frequency, Kenneth?

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aljewels   06-06-2002 at 02:43:52 PM
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Thanks for that info Crashman but the arm broke at the corner of the holder can I still solder, I don't have experience with doing that nor do I have the equipment, but would like to try any suggested reading to prepare for it or any visuals online that would be helpful, and where is the best place to buy the soldering kit.

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labdog   06-06-2002 at 03:15:09 PM
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i have a lot of infos on this topic but i wouldnt give you it, m. haha.


now im a tank, armoured against bs@dum.
<i>if you know you don't know, the way could be more easy

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labdog   06-06-2002 at 03:17:56 PM
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[m hunting]maybe you are going to begin to understand...[/m hunting] haha.




now im a tank, armoured against bs@dum.
<i>if you know you don't know, the way could be more easy

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poorboy   06-06-2002 at 03:34:23 PM
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*slap* - That was helpful.

Get a hobbyist soldering iron (not a big thick one) and some fine 1.2 mm solder from radioshack or similar.

http://www.jaycar.com.au/pdfs/solderng.pdf
http://www.allsands.com/HowTo/howtosolder_cc_gn.htm



<i>It's all the same with the lights off</i>

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labdog   06-06-2002 at 03:45:23 PM
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yes, you are right here. *snif snif*


now im a tank, armoured against bs@dum.
<i>if you know you don't know, the way could be more easy

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Crashman   06-06-2002 at 05:09:09 PM
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Radio shack carries everything you might need.

What's the frequency, Kenneth?

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