Partner Plus Battery

[jsaad]

I have an old Partner Plus, each time I lose power I lose all programming.

I want to replace the battery on the processor. Will this preserver my programming? What type do I need? How hard is it to do for someone who is good with PCs and PBXs?

 

[392]

The battery can be found at Radio Shack and most electronics parts supply houses and true computer repair shops for $6-15, depending upon how much they gouge. It's a common battery type, but is soldered in place. A 20 watt soldering pencil does the job easily, and requires little technical expertise beyond basic soldering skills. Observing polarity is the only requirement, takes ~15 minutes. Toughest part is splitting the case!

The battery comes in two flavors: the original (ni-cad) and nickle-metal hydride (ni-mh). The ni-mh have less "memory" to them, so they should last 12 years, as opposed to 5-7 for ni-cad. The cost difference is $4, but I seriously doubt your system will still be in use in 2015!

 

[skip555]

Toughest part is splitting the case!

thats for sure

if you look there are arrows on the slots telling you which way to push the clips to get it apart.

 

[itpphoneguy]

Hi jsaad,
Just remember to remove all the old solder. Do not force anything or you may pull out the traces. Go easy on the new solder, you don't need big blobs. There is a jumper near by to disconnect the battery from the circuit. I always use it, don't forget to put it back afterwards. I have done many, it is not hard.
-Chris

 

[jinxs]

Just that those damn tabs break, and lets not go into the partner II, with all that spongy stuff.......

 

[itpphoneguy]

Hi jinxs,
Try a solder sucker or solder wick. A 40W iron is less frustrating. I use a controlled temp station. If you are in the field, heat the solder and lift the single tab, then lift the rear one tab, then the other. Repeat to release them. Get rid of the solder by lightly "wacking" the pcb on a desk after heating up the solder, one pad at a time.
The P II's are a pain. The foam is lots of fun. I gave up & just pull now.
Have fun, just make sure the customer doesn't watch you!

-Chris

 

[skip555]

if you plan on doing much soldering consider investing in one of these

solder sucker / solder iron combo

http://www.sandman.com/pdf/Page11.pdf

I bought one about ten years ago from the local electronic store and it works GREAT !!! in a pinch you can also use it to solder the item back in

 

[jinxs]

Thanks guys, I will give that a shot.