In need of some repair advice
Hello all, so a while ago I came across this TI Model 101 in an antique store in a bag of watches for $10. Thinking I’d just throw some batteries in it and be walking tall, having scored big time.
Well that didn’t work. I can’t seem to get anything from it. Tried cleaning the contacts and anything else I could think of.
Wondering if anyone out there knows of a way to fix this. I’ve tried looking through old forums but really no help.
Anything you think of would be greatly appreciated!!
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death_on_the_stairs
Just a wanderer in the wasteland…
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You have to be sure it’s the right batteries, and cleaning the contacts with electronics cleaner (and possibly a scrape with a fibre glass or steel brush) can often work wonders.
You have to be sure it’s the right batteries, and cleaning the contacts with electronics cleaner (and possibly a scrape with a fibre glass or steel brush) can often work wonders.
Thanks for that. I’m pretty sure I have the right batteries (Renata 386). I did a decent cleaning but I noticed the holder for the battery doesn’t lock in place so I’m not sure if that’s causing a contact issue or not.
Thanks for that. I’m pretty sure I have the right batteries (Renata 386). I did a decent cleaning but I noticed the holder for the battery doesn’t lock in place so I’m not sure if that’s causing a contact issue or not.
Try flipping the batteries, and yeah, make sure that is tight in place. My vintage LED needs its back plate in right alignment, and I changed the angle of them slightly to push the batteries into proper contact.
Edit: had another look, and that efiniteky needs to be in middle to make a circuit.
Try flipping the batteries, and yeah, make sure that is tight in place. My vintage LED needs its back plate in right alignment, and I changed the angle of them slightly to push the batteries into proper contact.
Edit: had another look, and that efiniteky needs to be in middle to make a circuit.
Right on! Thank you for your input. Later today I will try some different things. I’d love to get it to work bc it’s a fun piece.