Introduction
This guide describes all of the necessary steps to replace the battery in the VENSTAR Taco. This guide is needed when the original device battery no longer holds a charge. Hazards when following this guide are risks associated with soldering the wires from the battery to the motherboard. The tool involved in replacing the battery is a soldering tool.
What you need
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Starting with the Taco on its side, use the plastic opening tool to pop off the outer casing near the base.
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Tool used on this step:Phillips #0 Screwdriver$5.49
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Using a Phillips PH0 3 mm-bit screwdriver, remove the six screws on the inner layer of the Taco.
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From the same side you just unscrewed, use a plastic opening tool to unwedge the inner cover on both sides of the base.
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A black fabric covers the ribbon retaining flap, remove it using the curved tweezers as it can be a fire hazard when soldering.
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Using a portable soldering iron, melt the solder on the red and black wires on the logic board. Be careful as you are working with the hot metal, it can burn you!
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