[time-nuts] HP 5371/2 error

[Bruce Griffiths]

Magnus Danielson wrote:
> Mark Sims wrote:
>> If the battery has not been replaced,  you also get the warning 
>> message about the config being lost...  Just the 160 error usually 
>> means the battery was replaced,  but the system was not recalibrated 
>> (or a glitch wiped the memory).   Anyway,  I always replace the battery.
>>
>> The battery is not a NiCad.  It is a AA sized (Tadiran) lithium cell.
> Correct, I just recall incorrectly. I did not find the exact model, 
> but a similar.
>> When I replace it,  I install a AA battery holder so the next guy 
>> does not have to worry about soldering.
>> You can cut the leads to the cell at the battery and solder the 
>> holder (or new battery) to the nubs so you don't have worry about 
>> desoldering on a 4 layer board.
>> Or,  if you happen to a dozen or so fully equipped Pace PRC-2000 
>> ($6000+ when new) rework stations in the spare bedroom,   you can 
>> desolder the old cell from the board.
>>
>> BTW,  if you happen to need a pretty much fully equipped Pace 
>> PRC-2000 rework station (it slices,  it dices,  it makes Julian 
>> fries)...  contact me offline...  as our British friends would say 
>> they really are a sweet piece of kit...
> Hmm.... Julian calender fries? Would be intersting to look at one of 
> those...
>
> Cheers,
> Magnus
>
See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julienning
For what was intended

Bruce