[TechAssist] Re: Videochipher 2 satellite descrambler- how to change the battery?
- From: "Bonercat" <bonercat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 22:40:50 -0500
I have done these years ago You are right to parallel a battery to the old
one and then snip the old one out Do not leave it in the receiver and
the plastic cover will unclick and come right off I never had any glitches
because it never loses power
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary McCartney" <gary@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 11:53 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] Videochipher 2 satellite descrambler- how to change
the battery?
>
> I have a used Videocipher 2 descrambler which was made in 1990. It still
> works but I need to change the battery in it before the module goes
> brain dead. What is the best method of doing this? Can I simply bridge
> the new battery across and solder the leads on, then snip out the old
> battery, or will this somehow risk having a glitch occur and messing up
> the programming? Maybe it would be better to have the module plugged in
> while changing the battery? Also, how can I change the battery without
> voiding the exchange value of the unit? Can I cut a hole in the case
> above the battery just large enough to do my job, or will any tampering
> void the unit as far as exchanging it for a new one if it goes
> defective? Are new modules even available anymore?
>
>
> Thanks for any help.
> --
>
>
>
>
> Gary McCartney
>
> McCartney Electronics
> 7134 Fife Rd, RR 7
> Guelph Ontario Canada N1H 6J4
> Fax: (519)821-1530
> email: gary (at) number63.ca
>
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