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Post #2 by beachycove
Source Forum68kMLA
CategoryTroubleshooting
Post DateFri, 26 Feb 2010 - 14:51
Original URLhttps://68kmla.org/bb/threads/rebuilding-a-2100-battery-pack-can-an-idiot-do-it.19993/
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Yes, and it is not especially difficult. There are excellent, idiot-proof instructions on the web.

My one piece of additional advice would be to used leaded solder, as its melting point is lower than that of leadless solder. Also use a low-wattage soldering iron. By such means, you are less likely to ruin the components that get re-used, and less likely to compromise the brand new cells, through overheating. You will also not die of lead poisoning from such a small piece of work.

I am no electronics whiz, but I have re-packed an eMate battery with excellent results, and plan soon to do my MP2100, as I recently acquired a spent rechargeable battery for it. For over a decade, however I have used Alkalines (my Newton is still used daily), so it will be interesting to see if and how this changes my experience of using the fabulous little machine.

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