Re: Zoom 9002 replacment batteryJim wrote:
> Andy Dempster wrote:
>
>> "Fred" <fred@derf . com > wrote in message
>> news:et402m02nf7@drn.newsguy . com ...
>>
>>> Had dusted off my old 9002 but the battery isn't holding a charge. Any
>>> recommendations for an affordable replacement?
>>>
>>> Fred
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>>
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>> I'm in the same position, my battery died years ago. You could try
>> ebay and there maybe a suitable replacement, so try your local
>> electronic hobby store. I generally use the adapter that came with
>> mine so I can't be of much more help I'm afraid.
>>
>> Andy_D
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>
> I think he's talking the internal battery that holds memory.
I guess I was wrong. But be aware that there is an internal button
battery that holds memory when the other batteries are dead, or when a
wallwart is not in use. ...and I couldn't find a correct replacement,
so I scabbed together a fix that seems to be working.
>
> When I didn't find a direct solder in replacement for my Zoom 9000, I
> rigged up a battery without the solder tabs, using a tape and a paper
> clip, IIRC, then soldered leads to the board. Last I checked, it was
> still working.