CPS2 replacement battery question

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I'm looking to find a good reliable source for ordering some new batteries for a few of my CPS2 boards. Would absolutely hate to see these awesome games die out over such a simple fix ... Thanks guys !!
 
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If you install sockets and don't need the axial lead, can buy 1/2AA batteries at RadioShack. At least you can check the battery expiration dates in person.
 
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I'm also in the market for CPS2 batteries. Thanks for the resources, people!
 
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I bought 1/2AA batteries and sockets from Mouser for my few CPS2 boards.

it helps to have a desoldering gun to make the change-out fast and avoid accidental suicide, but you could always buy a spare axial battery and solder it further along the leads to give you plenty of time to remove the old battery and replace it with a proper socket.
 
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ResO said:
If you install sockets and don't need the axial lead, can buy 1/2AA batteries at RadioShack. At least you can check the battery expiration dates in person.
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DNSDies said:
I bought 1/2AA batteries and sockets from Mouser for my few CPS2 boards.

it helps to have a desoldering gun to make the change-out fast and avoid accidental suicide, but you could always buy a spare axial battery and solder it further along the leads to give you plenty of time to remove the old battery and replace it with a proper socket.
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Yep, this is what I do, solder the one time, then never have to deal with it again.

Curious though, where do you two get your sockets? I need to pick up a few more and the place I normally dealt with in Ontario went out of business.
 
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DNSDies said:
I bought 1/2AA batteries and sockets from Mouser for my few CPS2 boards.

it helps to have a desoldering gun to make the change-out fast and avoid accidental suicide, but you could always buy a spare axial battery and solder it further along the leads to give you plenty of time to remove the old battery and replace it with a proper socket.
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You have roughly 30-45 minutes before the table gets wiped. Lots of time to desolder a battery.
 
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Xian Xi said:
You have roughly 30-45 minutes before the table gets wiped. Lots of time to desolder a battery.
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It can be a lot less if the capacitor that holds the charge is damaged, especially with aging. Someone should do a video soldering a battery with helper battery.
 
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Hell yeah, was about to start looking around for these too. Need 3 of these for some Asia boards I recently picked up. Thanks bout to order now .
 
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How long is the expected battery life when using AA's? Some boards are still on the original caps surprisingly, curious what the boards lifespan is on the AA's.
 
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I'd say once every 5 years, just to be safe, unless your board is in an actual arcade and spends much of its time actually powered on, and therefore wouldn't be draining the battery.
 
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I would stay away from the battery holders and just use the axial-lead batteries. I had a 3rd Strike cart die for seemingly no reason. Turned out the holder was at fault - the battery was still reading 3.6V.
 
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Scott said:
I would stay away from the battery holders and just use the axial-lead batteries. I had a 3rd Strike cart die for seemingly no reason. Turned out the holder was at fault - the battery was still reading 3.6V.
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That hurts my heart to hear, Turd Strike is one of the best
 
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Pasky said:
How long is the expected battery life when using AA's? Some boards are still on the original caps surprisingly, curious what the boards lifespan is on the AA's.
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Ya those original batteries are damn good as long as the storage conditions were right. I just checked one this weekend and it was from 93 and was still pushing 3.67v and board was clean and no leaking at all.

The generic ones I used back in 2006 are still pushing 3.6v.
 
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