Your old computer might be rotting away!

One of the most wide-spread issues with vintage computers of all brands, models, and form factors is leaking batteries. From CMOS/PRAM batteries to the main batteries of laptops, all are prone to leaking to some degree, with many being REALLY bad. Tens of thousands of vintage computers left unchecked likely die to these batteries every year. They need to be removed!

The following pages on the site give info on the batteries found in various types of vintage hardware. Click on one of the images below to find out more!

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Vintage Laptop CMOS Batteries

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Vintage Macintosh PRAM Batteries

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Page last updated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/19/2024
Update Reason: links updated

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