Frank... That battery should last several years. Did I see you were a ham? I am N7RB..been a ham since 1934. I am a Volunteer Examiner and give the CW exams here in Helena, MT. Also the newsletter editor for the local claub. 73 Dick N7RB -----Original Message----- From: Frank Cahill <fcahill@erols.com> To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org> Date: Friday, August 07, 1998 3:53 PM Subject: Re: computers >conrad hoffsommer wrote: >> >> At 15:03 8/7/98 -0400, you wrote: >> >kam544@earthlink.net wrote: >> >> >> >> Does your computer not have a back-up battery when you unplug? If it does, >> >> and it's not keeping your clock set, you might want to consider puttin a >> >> new one in. >> >> >> >> Keith McGavern> >> > >> >However, if the machine is off for two weeks while on vacation, a small >> >cell battery won't last. >> > >> >Frank Cahill >> >> Au contraire, I think. My machine was off for almost 5 weeks and came back >> on with correct time and date. I haven't gone searching for the battery in >> mine either, but whatever is there did just fine. >> >> Conrad >> >> Conrad Hoffsommer Office - (319) 387-1204 >> Luther College Music Dept Fax - (319) 387-1076 >> 700 College Drive >> Decorah, Iowa 52101-1045 hoffsoco@martin.luther.edu >> >> Ignorance doesn't kill you, but it will make you sweat a lot. - Haitian proverb > > >You know, I think you are absolutely correct! > >I just didn't have my thinking cap on today! If the battery is just >backing up a small circuit, it could last a long time. I have some >electronic equipment in my basement that is software driven and it's >been running on the same batteries for over a year. > >I have to admit I'm not too saavy about computer hardware. My >background is in telephone type of hardware, battery back up systems, >and emergency generators. > >Be hey, the comments are good 'cuz I never thought about going into the >old computer which I plan to give away. I think I'll replace the >battery before I get rid of it. > >I love this internet stuff! >-- > >Frank Cahill >Associate Member >Northern Va >
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