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Old 11-21-2023, 8:27am   #25
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Originally Posted by Nox View Post
Are you even sure you’re using the correct battery? They may look alike, but they have subtle differences. There are a ton of different battery SKUs, 371, 373, 395, 377… they all look alike, but they may not work unless you have the exact one required. I have never had any issue with ones off Amazon, Battery Junction or Esslinger.
It is the kind that came out of it when the battery died, and we went to replace it.

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New button cells should easily last 5 years in room temp storage. That leaves you two culprits:

1) Counterfeit goods. Look at the stories of buying memory cards from Amazon.

2) Your electrical skills are lacking
Well, my electrical skills are certainly nowhere near Aerovtte's, but I think I can manage the battery tester on my multi-meter.
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