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Subject: RE: [korgpolyex] Re: Mk 1 battery life Q

From: LARRY HAWKE <gorgarh@...>
Date: 2009-01-08

I found out purely by accident what that scenario looks like.  Every AA battery in my microKorg puked (they were evidently dead, much to my surprise).  They were Duracell Alkaline coppertop batteries.  So, I carefully plucked them out with needlenose pliers, and got busy with a box of q-tips and some white vinegar.  The vinegar did a pretty good job of cleaning up the nastiness.

Then, I reloaded the mKorg with rechargeable ni-cads.

Gor

To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com
From: painintheamp@...
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 07:32:00 -0800
Subject: [korgpolyex] Re: Mk 1 battery life Q

Most synths use either a CR2032 or BR series 3 volt lithium.
I've changed out both styles. These last for years due to the mini-microamps the memory draws when not powered.

The biggest issue is that older batteries NEED to be replaced before they leak on crucial circuits.
If you dont ,there's either a BIG repair bill or a dead synth like the SIEL units I've tried to fix

Scott  Frye
AudioFixation
Consumer / Pro Audio Repair
Southern VT

"Resistance is futile but.....
Impedance is much more complex"