[TechAssist] Re: Videochipher 2 satellite descrambler- how to change the battery? [FIXED]
- From: Gary McCartney <gary@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2003 20:46:59 -0400
I successfully changed the 3.6V lithium battery in this Videocipher 2
plus descrambler board. I cut a hole in the top of the case because I
thought that would be easier access than to hack through the epoxy along
all the seems between top and bottom lids. Then I soldered the new
battery across the old battery while the descrambler was plugged into
the IRD and running (I have an extension cable to allow hook up of the
module outside the IRD). Then I cut out the old battery. Left the unit
unplugged for the night and in the morning it still retained the unit ID
key in the module. All is working fine.
Gary McCartney
McCartney Electronics
7134 Fife Rd, RR 7
Guelph Ontario Canada N1H 6J4
Fax: (519)821-1530
email: gary (at) number63.ca
Gary McCartney wrote:
>
> 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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