[NTLK] OMP AAA battery module worth saving?

[Forrest Buffenmyer]

 To echo what Dan said:

I’ve rebuilt both eMate and Newton MP2x00 battery packs, the latter several times. I will say the eMate is much much easier to do. I much prefer to just use the AA alkaline battery sled in my Newton, and Nick’s SoftCharge—a Newton app that allows you to select the type of battery you’re using. Most of us use rechargeable NiMH AA batteries that we recharge outside of the Newton, and swap in and out as needed. SoftCharge gives you the correct percentage of battery power remaining for these.

Mahalo,
Forrest

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> On Aug 23, 2023, at 4:32 PM, Dan <dan at dbdigitalweb.com> wrote:
> 
> On 8/22/2023 11:56 AM, Tim Johnson wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I have an OMP AAA battery module but it has old batteries in it which are corroded. 
>> 
>> I don't really have time, energy, or hazmat equipment for refurbishing this.
>> 
>> My question is whether these battery modules for OMP are anywhere near as rare/sought after as the AA battery sleds for 2000/2100, and whether there are people clamoring for them.  My sense is 'no'.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Tim J
> They are harder to find than the ones for the 2x00 I think.  And while I understand the lack of time and energy in cleaning up the sled, it shouldn't require hazmat equipment.  White vinegar (assuming alkaline batteries here), Q-tips, water, a little  isopropyl alcohol for the final once-over cleaning should do it.  Oh and a pair of disposable gloves.  Although if you are careful, this is optional (although if the corrosion is really bad, more on the side of mandatory).  I would also cover the work area in disposable material (several layers of paper towels is what I use).  Unless it is really bad, it shouldn't take long.
> 
> Sadly I have had to clean up quite a few things over the years due to batteries leaking.  On the good side, none of them have been my Newtons.
> 
> -Dan
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