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by lmilcin 1910 days ago
Sounds like good case of building a small device that will ensure uninterrupted supply to the real time clock. This would have to be done before PSN goes out so that the device can live indefinitely (assuming the batteries work, the console does not need servicing, and no other problem is discovered).
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voxadam 1910 days ago
I'm willing to bet that all you would have to do is supply AC power to the system while you pop the old battery from its socket and replace it with a fresh one. I can't imagine a design in which the battery would be required while powered up.

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lmilcin 1910 days ago
It is possible it will work.

But now I think you can easily replace the battery without interrupting supply. Just solder two wires, connect additional battery and then replace the old one with a new one. Nothing extra necessary.

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