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Re: [coolpix990] Re: Losing Date Fix?

Yes, you need replace 990's internal battery. it's tablet size and
soldered to main board. Actually, if you have not skills to open the
camera and soldering PCB better to bring it service center.

Vladimir
On Apr 08, 2008, at 20:15, NormanS wrote:
> Both my 990's are losing their dates now and it drives me crazy.
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> Any fixes for this?
> Replacement battery?
> Where is that battery located in the camera?
>
> Thanks for any help.
> Norman
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Hi, I just fixed the battery cover for the third time. I think this will be longer lasting than the previous two times since I decided to modify the cover and... 		laymanworlnet
Offline Send Email 		Mar 13, 2008
1:01 am

... Hi Paul, Interesting. I don't quite understand the logic of notching the door itself and would be interested in your explanation as I have two 990's, one...
Mike Russell
geigymeister
Offline Send Email 		Mar 13, 2008
2:39 am

Mike, The notches were necessary to, as you say, steroid up the plastic tabs. They are now much larger blocks of plastic well glued to the to top of the...
laymanworlnet
Offline Send Email 		Mar 13, 2008
5:06 am

... it ... have to ... here. My second 990's internal battery has never managed to recharge itself - so if anybody has managed to replace one, I'd love to know...
chris broadhurst
the10001id
Offline Send Email 		Mar 13, 2008
7:20 am

... I have looked at the pics on the website, but can't quite make out what you have done. My battery cover has broken on one side of the pivot and I have to...
John Moore
jonnymoore2000
Offline Send Email 		Mar 21, 2008
2:26 pm

Hi John, I think I told you some time ago that my Coolpix also has a broken battery cover. I just use either the Dual-Force Pro Power Pack or the Magnem Pro 68...
Jeff Gordon
chlorakas
Offline Send Email 		Mar 21, 2008
3:08 pm

John, I guess I should have said more in the original post. The main problem with the original tabs that hold the battery cover is that they very thin and...
Paul Layman
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4:20 pm

Hi Jeff and Olga, Amazon trip was great, getting in to America horrendous! suffice it to say it involved two Hour and a half queues to get through...
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Offline Send Email 		Apr 1, 2008
10:39 am

Hi John, God you two don't half get around!!!! Lucky you. Pipit is well on the road to full recovery. We were both going to go to Kazakhstan in May as a...
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Glad you enjoy your travels . . but a bit off subject for the group. ... You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access,...
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cshandyman
Offline Send Email 		Apr 8, 2008
1:23 pm

Both my 990's are losing their dates now and it drives me crazy. Any fixes for this? Replacement battery? Where is that battery located in the camera? Thanks...
NormanS
normoy
Offline Send Email 		Apr 8, 2008
4:17 pm

Yes, you need replace 990's internal battery. it's tablet size and soldered to main board. Actually, if you have not skills to open the camera and soldering...
topart
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Send Email 		Apr 8, 2008
5:18 pm

... I've read that this is a difficult procedure. If you (or anyone reading this) has done it, I'd be interetested. My two 990's are working OK, but the day...
Mike Russell
geigymeister
Offline Send Email 		Apr 8, 2008
6:16 pm

The skills to do it I have, thanks. Do you have the specs and source for the replacement battery? Do you know if this battery was surface mounted or hand...
NormanS
normoy
Offline Send Email 		Apr 8, 2008
6:36 pm
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