Date   : Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:30:49 +0200 (BST)
From   : johan@... (Johan Heuseveldt)
Subject: FileStore battery

Hi,

On Sun 19 Jul, Andy Ford wrote:

> Having no FileStore (yet) unfortunately but without wanting to state the 
> obvious, can you see any details on the existing battery regarding 
> specification / voltage etc ? :)

According to the schematics: 3V6.
It's a rechargeble battery, not a cell.

> Although your general idea (diode to prevent reverse charge, as I'm 
> assuming its a Nicad type battery in the FileStore) and resistor is the 
> way to go.

Not sure if the 4,5 volts are ok, although the diode will lower that.

> I'd guess its going to be 3v or so, but perhaps if there are any numbers 
> visible on the Battery (don't have a .pdf or any FileStore documentation 
> to hand) , a Google search may turn up some relevant information about 
> the battery.

I've downloaded the schematics from somewhere, and enlarge/printed
it on 8 A4 sheets, which are glued together.

Btw, my FileStore is grey, the Communicator version (E01).

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Greetings,
Johan

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