HP 32E Battery compartment tabs

[BillBee]

I personally would expect the worst. The Spice series is known for having the chips fry when using the adaptor with dead/or no batteries and you did this multiple times.

On the other hand, there is no better learning experience and aside from cost its not like you are going to trash say a 34C.

Regarding the wires: That's what I read too and that guy knows his business.

I wish you the best and each success brings hope to others.

-Bill