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Re: HELP: Battery orientation on A2000.

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From: Steve Greenfield
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 06:37
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Doug wrote:
> 
> I have an A2000 that the battery has been removed from due to a leak
> ................. motherboard is ok but.
> The original battery had two legs at one end and one at the other
> ......................... which is the + end?
> I don't have another 2000 to look at and I can't find any notations in my
> spec sheets nor on the motherboard.
> Can I replace this battery with a standard 2 leg 3.6v VARTA style PC
> battery?

The end with 2 leads is positive. If you go to a store that stocks those
batteries, ask to see one that has 2 pins on one and one pin on the
other.

Yes, you can use that battery, if it is in the range of about 60mAhr.

Standard disclaimers apply.

Steve Greenfield
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