Is it possible to replace the battery holder in motherboard

Chris · **3rd February 2007, 04:29 PM**

I have an A8N-E motherboard with a missing vertical contact in the battery holder. Has anyone replaced a battery holder or contact?

ancall · **4th February 2007, 07:09 AM**

...ah, no. I suspect that it would be a risky enterprise - MBs are multi layered and high density making work difficult and fraught. On the other hand if its already faulty... Let's see if anyone puts their hand up!
regards
ancall

logifuse · **4th February 2007, 01:53 PM**

I've replaced components on a mobo before - it's not that hard if you're reasonably handy with a soldering iron. A solder sucker is a good idea when desoldering the components.

As for where to get a replacement battery holder, an old/dead mobo is probably the best & cheapest option - it gives you a chance to practice on the board too.

Justin

gookgeek · **4th February 2007, 05:06 PM**

I'm curious to see if you could simply put solder where you're missing that vertical contact. I solder all of the time but not usually u-fab electronics, like mobos. I haven't really taken a deep, hard look at motherboards. If you do try to solder back a vertical contact, you could possible short out a part of the board. Same goes for replacement, too much solder could cause shorts.