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Re: Help 6100 dead????

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From: Robin Jackson
Date: Tue, 08 Jul 1997 00:00
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>> No, DON'T take it to a service center..... just change the battery. The
>> "1956" syndrome is a dead-ringer for a dead battery. These batteries
>> last only about 2 years +/-, so it should be about "due"
>> 
>> Go to any Radio Shack and buy part number 23-026, price $10. 
>
>Interesting suggestion given that the questioner was posting from a .uk
>address.  I think his nearest Radio Shack is 5000 miles away...

My thanks to everyone who replied and emailed me.

I managed to locate a battery and once again my 6100 is working again....

Regarding Radio Shack, here in the UK it s called Tandy BUT they don't
stock the battery.

Once again many thanks.

Robin
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From: robin@moneypit.demon.co.uk (Robin Jackson)
Subject: Re: Help 6100 dead????
Date: 1997/07/08
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