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Title: Pokémon Crystal Battery Replacement
Post by: fiveforfightng on November 29, 2012, 06:54:29 pm
Hello. I have taken out the old battery from 1999 in my copy of Pokémon Crystal Version. I am not quite sure how to get the new one back in. I tried using tape, and it didn't hold a good connection or save file. I was thinking about using a soldering gun to help the arms stick to the battery. So what am asking is, is a soldering gun a good choice, or should I just give up on Gen II Pokémon?
Title: Re: Pokémon Crystal Battery Replacement
Post by: darko on November 29, 2012, 07:47:17 pm
I've never replaced a GBA battery. For some reason I think you're going to need to solder it. I've do a quick check on YouTube to make sure though.
Title: Re: Pokémon Crystal Battery Replacement
Post by: byron on November 30, 2012, 01:22:16 am
You can not solder a battery. Don't even try.

The best way I have found to replace cartridge batteries is to bend the prongs so that they squeeze the battery. Bend the bottom prong up and the top prong down, simple. Stick the battery between the prongs and glue it in place. I like hot glue for this.
Title: Re: Pokémon Crystal Battery Replacement
Post by: redblaze57 on December 01, 2012, 11:01:29 am
Electrical tape usually works for me, just make sure the prongs are flatten and you use good electrical tape I tend to use 3M. i tried using an off-brand from harbor freight before and it doesn't always stick good.
Title: Re: Pokémon Crystal Battery Replacement
Post by: fiveforfightng on December 01, 2012, 11:39:10 am
I've tried bending the arms to get it to stay, but the game still won't hold a save. I've also tried using electrical tape, and that didn't work either.
Title: Re: Pokémon Crystal Battery Replacement
Post by: disgaeniac on December 01, 2012, 11:54:52 am
Electrical tape usually works for me, just make sure the prongs are flatten and you use good electrical tape I tend to use 3M. i tried using an off-brand from harbor freight before and it doesn't always stick good.

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Title: Re: Pokémon Crystal Battery Replacement
Post by: redblaze57 on December 01, 2012, 01:34:15 pm
well if you don't mind soldering there's always this option

http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Battery-Pokemon-Game-Boy-Color/dp/B004IXQISS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1354386762&sr=8-3&keywords=gameboy+battery