On Thu, 31 Jan 2002, Don Yuniskis wrote:

> Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 12:17:48 -0700
> From: Don Yuniskis <auryn@GCI-Net.com>
> To: Linc Fessenden <linc@thelinuxlink.net>
> Cc: PORT-SPARC <Port-SPARC@NetBSD.org>
> Subject: Re: nvram
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Linc Fessenden <linc@thelinuxlink.net>
> To: <port-sparc@netbsd.org>
> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 1:52 PM
> Subject: nvram
> 
> 
> > What's the best place to get a nvram for an IPC anymore?
> 
> If you are in the US (unclear from your reply address), you could try Mouser
> Electronics (located in TX, I believe).  I can dig up a phone if necessary.
> But, they will be pricey.  ($12 - $20 range)
> 
> If you feel like spending 15 minutes with an Xacto knife and a soldering
> iron, you can "glue" a new battery onto the existing NVRAM.  I did this for
> several IPC's... actually just sodered a 2pin connector on the NVRAM and
> then slapped a 3.6V battery pack in the case with a piece of velcro.
> When/if the battery dies, I'll just pull it off and slap on a new one...
>  a friend gave me a few *gross* of AAA 3.6V NiMH battery packs... amazing
> how useful they are!  :>)
> 
> Write for more information...

If you are in the UK..... Farnell and Maplin supply them - just fitted
one in an IPX.

Geoff

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