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Default Yamaha SPX50D Battery Replacement

Gareth Magennis wrote:
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I have an old Yamaha SPX50D effects unit that is giving me a Low
Battery message. Not surprising given it's age. The battery is the
typical CRxxxx disc type but the connectors as spot welded? on to it
covering up the battery part number. Does anyone know what battery
this takes? I've been searching to no avail.



These are the most comon types:
http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/search/bro...questid=365630

There are several variants, some with only 2 connectors, some with different
pin spacing etc. They solder onto the PCB, those spot welded connections
are part of the battery.

Most audio manufacturers use 3volt 2032 type lithium coin cells, this is
what you should be looking for.

If you really want to make sure you get a drop in replacement, get one from
Yamaha.



Gareth.




Yamaha got back to me and indeed you are correct, it is a CR2032. They
gave me a part number to order from them for $6.66US. I'm going to put
a socket in while I'm there and just use a regular battery but it's nice
to know that they respond quickly and still support their older products.