The bad battery thread
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I'd pull them out either way if they are going into storage.
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What are the odds of those modern rechargeable lithium battery packs leaking anyway? I was under the impression they are much better designed than cells from 10 to 20 years ago.
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They still leaked, usually from the contacts on those in a device.
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Hmm, I suppose so. Well if ever my portables go into storage for whatever reason, I'll remember to remove the batteries.
... Umm, batteries don't leak if they aren't left powering something, right?
Non-rechargeable batteries leak too? Damn! I should keep an eye on all my battery-backed carts then. I don't have anywhere near the amount of batteries + holders to replace every single one.
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Excellent idea. You bought a 4-slot right? Those boards seem to be notorious for death by battery. It's definitely in your best interest to remove that asshole of a battery as soon as possible! Even if you have no replacement at the moment, it's best to remove it sooner than later. Also be sure to clean the area with some form of peroxide or whatever the others use to clean up battery acid.
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Reminder Bump
But also - I have just saved a PGM Mobo from a leaky battery, and the boards run fine without the battery.
I am now tempted to remove the batteries from about 10-15 MVS Mobos I have - More than one of everything except a 6-slot.
However, I don't really want to bother soldering in new batteries
So can anyone tell me - are there any boards which do not function without a battery. Hi Scores etc are not an issue for me.
But also - I have just saved a PGM Mobo from a leaky battery, and the boards run fine without the battery.
I am now tempted to remove the batteries from about 10-15 MVS Mobos I have - More than one of everything except a 6-slot.
However, I don't really want to bother soldering in new batteries
So can anyone tell me - are there any boards which do not function without a battery. Hi Scores etc are not an issue for me.
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hiya guys, i just want to thank Channel Maniac and everyone here for pointing out the bad battery situation, tonight i ripped that beast off and soldered in a coin holder and it looks like im all good to go, let me know if it looks like i did anything wrong (also removed the 470 resistor as well) and thanks again 
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Anyone wanna comment on this? Would be appreciated...
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There are some Cave boards that will suicide if you pull the battery. Same thing with CPS1, CPS2, and CPS3.
Research before you pull batteries.
MVS: You'll lose high score saves and soft dip saves. This may affect the way you want to play a game. It's easy to do a coin cell mod on most MVS boards.
RJ
Research before you pull batteries.
MVS: You'll lose high score saves and soft dip saves. This may affect the way you want to play a game. It's easy to do a coin cell mod on most MVS boards.
RJ
Great info, I just purchased a 4 slot that is stuck on the cross of death screen. The boards are really dirty but after reading this I decided to check the battery.
Looked ok from the top but after reading the tread and discovering all its needed for is high scores I decided to remove it any way
After removal found the back had started to corrode so good thing
Fingers crossed that a good clean will get the board going again
Looked ok from the top but after reading the tread and discovering all its needed for is high scores I decided to remove it any way
After removal found the back had started to corrode so good thing
Fingers crossed that a good clean will get the board going again
thanatos
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Cut the old battery out months ago, finally got around to upgrading. I also hadn't soldered anything in years, I managed not to break anything.
I was surprised that Radio Shack had a CR2032 holder that lined up perfectly. (MVS2f) It's been so long that Radio Shack has been useful!
I was surprised that Radio Shack had a CR2032 holder that lined up perfectly. (MVS2f) It's been so long that Radio Shack has been useful!
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Hi,
I have a MV1A, a MV1B and a MV4FT. Since I have no experience with soldering, I would at least remove the battery without doing damage.
Can I just cut in some way links (as in QUOTES above) and remove all the battery block, or there is more?
Thanks for the support
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Hello neo geo comunity,
today i got my mvs 1F board! Its my first one :-)
Now after reading this thread i am a little bit scared. I found some cristaline stuff on the battery. Do u guys think the board is allready damaged? or is it not so bad? I dont have a MAK/Supergun at the moment so i cant test.
Would you remove the battery immediately or should i wait till i can test the board (maybe the battery is still allright)....
Unfortunatelly i dont know how to attach images ...
appreciate your help!
today i got my mvs 1F board! Its my first one :-)
Now after reading this thread i am a little bit scared. I found some cristaline stuff on the battery. Do u guys think the board is allready damaged? or is it not so bad? I dont have a MAK/Supergun at the moment so i cant test.
Would you remove the battery immediately or should i wait till i can test the board (maybe the battery is still allright)....
Unfortunatelly i dont know how to attach images ...
appreciate your help!
mohawk33
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so do you mean the soldering legs on the upper side of board?
