[time-nuts] HP 5371/2 error
Bruce Griffiths
bruce.griffiths at xtra.co.nz
Mon Mar 22 01:18:53 UTC 2010
Magnus Danielson wrote:
> Mark Sims wrote:
>> If the battery has not been replaced, you also get the warning
>> message about the config being lost... Just the 160 error usually
>> means the battery was replaced, but the system was not recalibrated
>> (or a glitch wiped the memory). Anyway, I always replace the battery.
>>
>> The battery is not a NiCad. It is a AA sized (Tadiran) lithium cell.
> Correct, I just recall incorrectly. I did not find the exact model,
> but a similar.
>> When I replace it, I install a AA battery holder so the next guy
>> does not have to worry about soldering.
>> You can cut the leads to the cell at the battery and solder the
>> holder (or new battery) to the nubs so you don't have worry about
>> desoldering on a 4 layer board.
>> Or, if you happen to a dozen or so fully equipped Pace PRC-2000
>> ($6000+ when new) rework stations in the spare bedroom, you can
>> desolder the old cell from the board.
>>
>> BTW, if you happen to need a pretty much fully equipped Pace
>> PRC-2000 rework station (it slices, it dices, it makes Julian
>> fries)... contact me offline... as our British friends would say
>> they really are a sweet piece of kit...
> Hmm.... Julian calender fries? Would be intersting to look at one of
> those...
>
> Cheers,
> Magnus
>
See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julienning
For what was intended
Bruce
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