mine's been kept relatively dusty so no moisture was able to get in... I'm sure that's why the battery didn't explode.
the lithium Li-SOCl2 batteries do NOT like getting wet. Thankfully Radioshack is nearby and the only thing they're good for anymore is those silly 1/2AA batteries in a pinch.
Saft, too. good, trusted brand.
Let us forum-folk know how that turns out-- Another IIvx resurrection happening at the same time as my own... who would've thought the chances!
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On another note, I'm getting ready to drop the motherboard into the dishwasher in a little while. we shall finally learn its fate.
and if it is deemed unworthy to survive, I'll use parts from it to reinvigorate the Quadra 700 in storage. but the IIvx will most likely be getting all the love here-- a Radius Thunder IV GX or an 8-24 GC will be heading into it as well, since I do happen to have both to choose from. now all I need to see is if they made 10/100 NuBus Ethernet cards or not.