17 Aug
2006
17 Aug
'06
5:52 a.m.
Subject: Re: PDP-8 /e/f/m memory
From: Don <THX1138 at dakotacom.net>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:00:57 -0700
To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts <cctalk at
classiccmp.org>
Allison wrote:
Different topic and worth discussion.
I attack it from a different view. I assume batteries will
discharge when least desired in storage and will leak.
All my PCs that have CMOS batteries accessable have a external
(.6x2x1.5 inches) plastic box with a suitable battery placed
in it and wires to the internal battery location. I had a
bad experience early on with NiCd leakage on a board so off
the board they go. External makes for accessability without
opening the cases. It also allows me to use a battery that
is larger or better that would not fit where the orginal was.
I apply this to a my otehr systems as well, S100 toy clock
battery, MicrovaxII TOY clock battery and similar.
I agree heat and batteries generally do not get along well
and storing equipment with batteries installed is also risky.
Allison
What has this to to do with the topic at hand?
If people are griping about the *possibility* of a battery
leaking inside their gear, I contend that if you're storing
that gear in conditions that would bring about this sort
of problem (e.g., excessive ambient temperatures, humidity)
then there are bound to be *other* things that are happening
to that gear besides the potential of a battery leak.