Lithium Battery CMT 64Kb

[rprosperi]

(09-11-2018 08:21 AM)KimH Wrote:  Hi Bob,

thanks a lot for that insight - it helps me to not bother finding the "Perfect" solution, but to get creative.. Let's see what I find out.

Regarding the ZEBRA, I simply use thin WireWrap, soldered onto the PCB pads.

Not elegant, but it works - I have yet to experience one that broke.

I am not sure I have seen the $1299 version you mention, is there a link to something, which you can share?

Thanks. I have seen using wirewrapping all the leads individually, and know a couple folks that have done that, but many (most?) of us don't have those skills and am always looking for a solution that 'normal' folks (i.e. without excellent soldering skills) can use.

If you would be willing to do that repair as a (paid) service for other users, I'd say there are probably at least a few takers here...

The ugly 71b that has suffered quite serious battery spill damage I mentioned is here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HEWLETT-PACKARD-71B/192653679533

Why it's priced at $1299 is anyone's guess, though the seller will find out soon enough that won't work, despite it having a naked CMT Card Reader port memory module installed. Pics and description don't reveal what is in the front ports, but pretty unlikely they could bring the value up that much, whatever they are.