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Is the Apple /// Clock Kit Upgrade needed?

Is the Apple /// Clock Kit Upgrade needed? Software 4 posts Jan 15, 2014 — Jan 21, 2014

#1 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 - 18:18

As far as I can tell, my new Apple /// does not have the clock upgrade kit installed. There is no AA battery pack under the hood. The kits are on eBay now for only $10 bucks. Should I go for it? Is it a nice to have, or is there a fundamental reason why someone would need to swap out the clock chip an add the battery pack?

#2 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 - 21:13

I did not get one, and the idea of having a battery in there scares me all the more. I don't see needing it.

#3 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 - 23:12

Mine already had the upgrade in it but I don't keep the AA batteries installed.

#4 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 - 21:09

It's useful if you want SOS to date-stamp your files. A few pieces of business software also offered options that could use the clock chip, such as calendar and reminder functions. Other than that, it's not necessary.