Josh Cohen Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I’ve never seen a battery pack inside a headbox before. Is this normal? Does anyone know what this is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Bumper Pete Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 to preserve the RAM memory they have removed the Nicad battery and are using 3 AA batteries instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool65 Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Yes the onboard batteries was removed so that it wouldn't leak and cause corrosion on the board. The remote battery pack solves this but using an NVRAM replacement would be better and less trouble in my opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Cohen Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 Great. Thanks for clarifying that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Josh Cohen said: Great. Thanks for clarifying that Whomever changed this may or may not have had better options depending on how long ago that was done. You can however thank them for placing it where if it does corrode or leak it will not land on the boards which is always a bad thing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators furballx Posted April 13, 2022 Administrators Share Posted April 13, 2022 Based on the crap all around the batteries it looks like it has done its job too. $200 for board repairs or tree-fiddy fo a new plastic holder when the shitte Duracell batteries you put in it leak all over the place. Anyone putting Duracell in their games deserves whatever they get! Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Bumper Pete Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 1 hour ago, furballx said: Based on the crap all around the batteries it looks like it has done its job too. $200 for board repairs or tree-fiddy fo a new plastic holder when the shitte Duracell batteries you put in it leak all over the place. Anyone putting Duracell in their games deserves whatever they get! Dave 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini2544 Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 1 hour ago, furballx said: Based on the crap all around the batteries it looks like it has done its job too. $200 for board repairs or tree-fiddy fo a new plastic holder when the shitte Duracell batteries you put in it leak all over the place. Anyone putting Duracell in their games deserves whatever they get! Dave Funny that, Duracell warranty claims or use to anyway that any appliance damaged, a replacement or repair cost if their batteries leaked. They must have a great lawyer. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Arcade King Posted April 13, 2022 Administrators Share Posted April 13, 2022 How far Duracell has fallen. I've found Varta to be a good brand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Cohen Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 So just to make sure I understand this: what this person has done is "normal" and as long as I dont put crappy batteries in there, I shouldnt have any issues? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namastepat Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Totally normal. Better than original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators furballx Posted April 13, 2022 Administrators Share Posted April 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Josh Cohen said: So just to make sure I understand this: what this person has done is "normal" and as long as I dont put crappy batteries in there, I shouldnt have any issues? Yes Josh. There are a few options (listed above) for getting batteries off the main board so they do not damage them of they leak. A remote battery pack like that is perfectly acceptable. Do not use Duracell batteries. They use to be good but in the last few (10?) years they have turned to shit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Bumper Pete Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Josh Cohen said: So just to make sure I understand this: what this person has done is "normal" and as long as I dont put crappy batteries in there, I shouldnt have any issues? you still need to remove your batteries if you put your game into storage the photo above, the acid had traveled down the negative wire and had traveled along the associated negative traces on the board 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Arcade King Posted April 13, 2022 Administrators Share Posted April 13, 2022 The best solution is to install a FRAM. Never have to worry about it again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railways Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Arcade King said: The best solution is to install a FRAM. Never have to worry about it again. Totally agree Trav. Thanks to you the FRAM idea has helped preserve my Bally's from the creeping acid onslaught. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railways Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 On another sidenote if I may it looks like you may have a pretty good survivor game. It still looks pretty good in the headbox condition wise for a 40+ year old game. The Rectifier board seems to be original ??. This is the biggest weak link in these games. If yours still boots up and plays with an original board i'm amazed. If thats the case someone remounting the the backup battery off the board is great but using duracell - not so great. Duracell has killed more boards than they are likely going to own up for. Finished tidying up a Playboy last year and happy to help with pics / info if needed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Cohen Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 8 hours ago, Railways said: On another sidenote if I may it looks like you may have a pretty good survivor game. It still looks pretty good in the headbox condition wise for a 40+ year old game. The Rectifier board seems to be original ??. This is the biggest weak link in these games. If yours still boots up and plays with an original board i'm amazed. If thats the case someone remounting the the backup battery off the board is great but using duracell - not so great. Duracell has killed more boards than they are likely going to own up for. Finished tidying up a Playboy last year and happy to help with pics / info if needed. Thanks Jeff. I still have your mobile from when I purchased some rails from you. I'll shoot you some pictures if the seller is happy to deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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