[sdiy] Poly 61 near death?

[Ken Stone]

Anything with ni-cads in it should have them removed and replaced with
something better really soon. By the time you spot the leakage, the battery
has already vented over a much larger area than visible. With time, this
entire area will corrode. This includes PCs, laptops, synths etc. Basically,
ths use of a nicad is a manufacturer's dream - it ensures the customer will
need a replacement within a few years.

You will need to clean and neutralise the affected area asap.

Ken

>I just got a poly 61 of a friend who had It sittin in his basement. Most 
>of the keys are not working properly, they don't trigger on the first 
>hit, takes a couple, some not at all. And after being on for about 5 
>minutes it restarts it self. I took a look under the hood and noticed a 
>large battery on the cpu board, it has a small amount of leakage, bout 
>the size of a nickle, I'm guessin I need to get it out of there asap. 
>What should I do, I know of the poly 6 battery probs, is the poly 61 
>heading for the same fate.
>
>Thanks in advance
>E.O.J the Bum
>
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