<![CDATA[ChipMusic.org - Flash cartridge battery is dead]]> 2015-10-15T19:43:15Z PunBB https://chipmusic.org/forums/topic/16069/flash-cartridge-battery-is-dead/ <![CDATA[Re: Flash cartridge battery is dead]]> vblank wrote:

If you don't have a way to test the battery (even an LED), I'd verify the contacts before giving up on it.
Pull the battery, wipe it off, re-seat it. Make sure the metal clip on the lower edge snaps over the top. Make sure the "+" is up.
The fact that it worked for a second suggests a low battery charge or a loose contact. There just aren't that many contacts on these that could be loose, unless you pried hard against the plastic to get the old battery out.

So, problem solved! somehow the battery slot disconnected from the board (the lower junction, there are 2 solders for the battery, + and - i think), the cartridge is 5 yo, so it was a good deal to change the battery. this was a simple problem, learn form my mistakes people smile this cartridge is indeed a high quality item. sometimes i just throw it in the bag after playing, or left it unprotected on the game boy slot.


Thanks for the advice, vblank!

]]> https://chipmusic.org/droid-on 2015-10-15T19:43:15Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/235485/#p235485 <![CDATA[Re: Flash cartridge battery is dead]]> If you don't have a way to test the battery (even an LED), I'd verify the contacts before giving up on it.
Pull the battery, wipe it off, re-seat it. Make sure the metal clip on the lower edge snaps over the top. Make sure the "+" is up.
The fact that it worked for a second suggests a low battery charge or a loose contact. There just aren't that many contacts on these that could be loose, unless you pried hard against the plastic to get the old battery out.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/vblank 2015-10-15T17:09:22Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/235480/#p235480 <![CDATA[Re: Flash cartridge battery is dead]]> By overcharged i mean, overpriced, with the price beyond average, like 3 to 4 times more expensive. it is not rechargeable.

vblank wrote:

Not sure what you mean by "overcharged".. Is it a lithium rechargeable like for a motherboard?
They don't hold the same voltage continuously over time, the way a disposable battery does.

The drugstore/market solution may still be the best answer here.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/droid-on 2015-10-15T16:53:01Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/235479/#p235479 <![CDATA[Re: Flash cartridge battery is dead]]> Not sure what you mean by "overcharged".. Is it a lithium rechargeable like for a motherboard?
They don't hold the same voltage continuously over time, the way a disposable battery does.

The drugstore/market solution may still be the best answer here.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/vblank 2015-10-15T16:28:43Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/235478/#p235478 <![CDATA[Re: Flash cartridge battery is dead]]> Hello guys, I purchased this EMS 64 about 4 years ago, last week the files were gone (back up was ok) i tried to record something, but it won't save it if i turn off the device. Fine, i bought an overcharged battery (Brasil) 1220 (Sony), so i went home to save some shit and be happy, right? i tested it quickly, saved some patterns, turn it off, turn it on, it is there! so i made a neat track, but, unfortunately, next time i turned it off, it didn't come back with the saved files...is the cartridge dead? should i drop it off?

]]> https://chipmusic.org/droid-on 2015-10-15T13:46:33Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/235475/#p235475 <![CDATA[Re: Flash cartridge battery is dead]]> I use a 1220. I have this weird feeling that the Rite Aid that sells them near my house only keeps them in stock for me, because there's always only one or two of them on the 1220 rack.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/Invisible+Robot+Hands 2015-02-17T21:08:28Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/226023/#p226023 <![CDATA[Re: Flash cartridge battery is dead]]> The EMS 64M cartridge I have uses a tiny CR1225 battery. Most grocery/pharmacy stores carry 1225, 2016, 2025, 2032, etc batteries either on a special battery rack or in the hearing aid section if they're not near standard batteries.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/duo 2015-02-17T20:17:54Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/226021/#p226021 <![CDATA[Re: Flash cartridge battery is dead]]> yeah, that isn't a bad idea at all!  i should just make a generic 'batteries' product page perhaps, and do that for other common types too

thanks jazz!

]]> https://chipmusic.org/kitsch 2015-02-17T19:56:59Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/226014/#p226014 <![CDATA[Re: Flash cartridge battery is dead]]> kitsch wrote:

i think you're right.  its that, or 2025 or something.  one of the very common ones

i should really commit that to memory tongue

Or carry them for convenience. Have a drop down on your 64ems page for "cart + spare battery". I bet you could sell them at cost and drive a little extra traffic for people googling it.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/Jazzmarazz 2015-02-17T19:05:45Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/226011/#p226011 <![CDATA[Re: Flash cartridge battery is dead]]> i think you're right.  its that, or 2025 or something.  one of the very common ones

i should really commit that to memory tongue

]]> https://chipmusic.org/kitsch 2015-02-17T16:47:06Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/226001/#p226001 <![CDATA[Re: Flash cartridge battery is dead]]> Is it cr2032 or am i wrong?

]]> https://chipmusic.org/waveboy 2015-02-17T16:34:20Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/225997/#p225997 <![CDATA[Re: Flash cartridge battery is dead]]> kitsch wrote:

^ this.  or a walgreens, CVS, or any place with coin cell batteries.  whatever is closest, i forget the # off the top of my head but they are very common

the 32M types have solder tabs on them, which you don't need

Ahhh ok, good to know.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/TEOMAWKI 2015-02-17T02:53:20Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/225981/#p225981 <![CDATA[Re: Flash cartridge battery is dead]]> Jazzmarazz wrote:

Pull out the battery and read what kind it is, then go to any grocery and grab a new one.

^ this.  or a walgreens, CVS, or any place with coin cell batteries.  whatever is closest, i forget the # off the top of my head but they are very common

the 32M types have solder tabs on them, which you don't need

]]> https://chipmusic.org/kitsch 2015-02-17T02:45:44Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/225980/#p225980 <![CDATA[Re: Flash cartridge battery is dead]]> Pull out the battery and read what kind it is, then go to any grocery and grab a new one.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/Jazzmarazz 2015-02-17T01:41:01Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/225977/#p225977 <![CDATA[Re: Flash cartridge battery is dead]]> Maybe one of these http://store.kitsch-bent.com/product/32 … nt-battery , though, It says for 32m not 64 so I'm not sure it would work the same.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/TEOMAWKI 2015-02-17T01:17:39Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/225976/#p225976