IGT Double Diamond S Battery replacement advice

[DirtinLa]

So I have identified my new machine as an S double diamond


I am getting a 12 meaning low battery. I pulled the board and the battery only has 4.8 Mv  so I obviously need a new battery.


Here is my question(s)


The current battery is soldered in place.


Can I use a cr2032 button battery in a holder?


Should I go ahead and even put in a battery holder?


Should I solder in a 3.6V standard http://www.centralvalleyslots.com/slot-machine-battery--36v-lithium-for-bally-and-i36.html


When I order the battery should I anticipate needing a reset and clear chip? Should I order that at the same time?


The machine doesn't have a bill validator. Here is the machine   http://newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php?topic=13900.0


Ok any advise?  Help me here folks?


Thanx in advance as always


-=Fred=-

[rickhunter]

Post a picture of your MPU.  I suspect you have an early model S+ not an S.  But your pictures on the other thread did not show the entire cabinet where the mpu board is.  Post a photo of your mpu board and we will be able to tell for sure what you have.  If it is an early model S+ with no validator, you don't need a set or clear chip.  You just clear the errors.

[Badbaud]

A CR2032 does not provide enough current to power the RAM for very long. You should take the time to solder in the proper 3.6V LiIon battery.
Before you buy a set or clear chip try just plugging the board in and follow the re-initialization procedure.
Most of the critical data is stored on the back-plane board EEPROM and 61 then 61-1 close door, turn jackpot reset key usually gets the machine up and running.

BTW All Electronics sells those 3.6V 1/2 AA Lithium batteries with leads for $3.50 each.

[DirtinLa]

Here you go  and thanx for the advice on the CR battery

[rokgpsman]

They make battery holders for the 3.6 volt cylinder batteries, also known as a 1/2 AA style battery. If you wanted to you can solder one of those battery holders to the board, then easily install a 3.6 volt battery. They make the 3.6 volt batteries with and without solder leads. These 3.6 volt lithium batteries last a pretty good while, so you may be happy just replacing the dead battery by soldering in a new one with leads and not even use a battery holder. Be sure to watch where the + end of the battery connects.

The type of connectors on the edge of your mpu board (circled in your photo below) make me think this is an IGT S machine, not an S+. But the experts here will say for sure.

[Badbaud]

It is a S slot and not a S+.
I have never seen or used a clear chip on those boards. Just replace the battery, you will see a 61 upon power up.
Press and hold the test button for a couple of seconds then close the door and the reels will spin and the game is up and running.

[Shaggy]

Fred here's a link to changing a battery, if you've never done so.

Dave

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=yfp-t&p=replace+slot+machine+battery#id=4&vid=07516b1fe340ee0e4296b7fdd8d62cf1&action=click

[DirtinLa]

Thanx everyone I'll report back how it goes

[DirtinLa]

Machine fired up and is working....


thank you thank you  thank you  Everyone


-=Fred=-


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