SAT users only

[John Ross]

Hi,
I actually found a battery pack at Radio Shack, that was the exact size.
It had the same mAH also.
When replacing the battery, have the unit plugged into the charger. That
way when the battery is disconnected, just in case the one for the
memory is low. You won't lose the housekeeping info.
I left mine out in very cold weather once, and the batteries went below
there hold on voltage. I had to take it back to get it reprogrammed.
I don't leave it in the van anymore.
That is one thing good about the SAT lll, it has a flash memory. I think
that is what it is called. So it shouldn't lose it's memory in the cold.
Regards,
JohnM. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada

Robert Goodale wrote:
> 
> No sweat.  Just push the centers of the little plastic rivet thingys.  The
> piece will fall inside the case but no big deal.  Just remove it once it is
> open.  THey can be used many times over, there is no problem there.
> 
> Rechargeable batteries can be purchased at most any electronics supply store,
> (go to a real one, not Radio Shack. Check the yellow pages).  The batteries are
> just AA NiCads.  Batteries for applications such as this are available with
> soldering connection tabs already on them so you don't need anything fancy.
> Obviously make certain you are getting the +/- in the right direction.  Some
> older SATs had a sealed battery pack but all it takes is four AAs connected in
> series to do it.  Once you have it all soldered up, use some shrink tubing and
> shrink wrap the whole kit and caboodle.  Then glue it to the inside of the SAT
> case as it was originally, (PVC-E dried overnight works nicely).  The whole
> operation will probably cost you less then twelve bucks.
> 
> Rob Goodale, RPT'
> Las Vegas, NV
> 
> Charly Tuner wrote:
> 
> > HAve ANY of you SAT users ever changed the battery yourself? If so, did you
> > also replace the "capacitor"? Also, The little plastic "rivets" that hold
> > the SAT case together...can those be removed and re-used? I hesitate
> > removing them until I know. I would prefer to replace the battery myself, or
> > have an electronic spcialist solder a new one in place, if possible. I don't
> > relish the idea of spending $30 each way for next day shipping, plus $75.00
> > for the basic service, and another $30.00 for the battery...not to mention
> > the BIGGEST negative: Being without my SAT for at least a week! If my ONLY
> > option is to send it to Inventronics, then so be it. But I thought I would
> > ask other SAT owners about this first.