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First post, by xbit

Posted on 2023-03-09, 16:40

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On my Lucky Star LS-486E motherboard The clip wasn't holding the battery very firmly and after pushing it downwards it popped. I found the following replacement (?) on amazon. Not sure if its the correct product or why i need a pack of 12 but its under $10. Would this work?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SQJJJNK?psc=1&re … product_details

I've never even held a soldering iron before, so would this be considered simplistic task to remove the old and replacing? I've been sub'ed to a number of old computer repair channels on youtube for some time and they make it look easy, but again i've never done it.

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Reply 1 of 7, by majestyk

Posted on 2023-03-09, 16:42

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These battery holders are still available and easy to replace - even if it´s your first soldering "attempt".

Reply 2 of 7, by xbit

Posted on 2023-03-09, 16:47

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majestyk wrote on 2023-03-09, 16:42:

These battery holders are still available and easy to replace - even if it´s your first soldering "attempt".

is the one I listed correct? I guess i would need to know the detentions of my mainboard and holder..

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Reply 3 of 7, by majestyk

Posted on 2023-03-09, 16:54

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These are perfect. The pitch between the legs is always the same.

Reply 4 of 7, by bogdanpaulb

Posted on 2023-03-09, 17:37

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xbit wrote on 2023-03-09, 16:40:

I've never even held a soldering iron before, so would this be considered simplistic task to remove the old and replacing? I've been sub'ed to a number of old computer repair channels on youtube for some time and they make it look easy, but again i've never done it.

It shouldn't be that hard for this task , you can practice your soldering skills on some 'dead' board before .

Reply 5 of 7, by xbit

Posted on 2023-03-09, 17:40

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So far so good. Extraction was EZ mode. Just heated up the backend until she popped out. Just waiting on amazon for my "12" battery holders to show up for step 2.

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Reply 6 of 7, by xbit

Posted on 2023-03-09, 20:01

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Done.. and yes, very simple.

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Reply 7 of 7, by Horun

Posted on 2023-03-09, 23:08

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Good Job !

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