SE/30 cmos battery replacement

I need to replace the CMOS battery inside the SE/30, before it blows up and ruins the machine.

 

Macintosh SE/30

by Apple, 1989

Let's replace with w a CR2032 3V battery.

  • [ ] take out the old battery (and holder)
  • [ ] buy CR2032 battery holder
  • [ ] solder the new battery holder in place
  • [ ] reassemble the machine

Adrian's Digital Basement video on how to replace it

CR2032 Battery:

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