A 300 Battery Change

[Fred Henry]

So after 3 yrs. the battery in my A300 needs to be changed. The computer is in the xt console. Figured it would be easier to pull the computer from the console. IMPOSSIBLE to get it out of the console. I have peeled back the boot to about 50% exposure but that computer is not budging. There is something else holding that computer in. Any thoughts or helpful hints?

Next tried to change the battery in the boot. I can get the holding ring off no problem. Now that plastic cover -- no way to get it off without destroying it. It is locked in there really tight. I'm sure it raps around the "O" ring so they are not budging. This is the original battery.

Right now the computer is useless to me. Really frustrating computer (besides other issue I have with it). Can't get it out of the boot, can't change the battery.

Anyone out there have a helpful thought?

Hope all is well,

 

[guruboy]

Try soaking the boot in hot water. Might soften it.

Or use a screwdriver to help pry it out

 

[Fred Henry]

guruboy, Thanks for the reply. Already went the hot water route and pried on that puck and boot until I thought something was going to break. With half the boot pried back I still can't get that unit out. Everything points to the fact that something else is securing that puck to the boot. I'm at a lose.

Any words on changing the battery. If I could get the plastic cover off I can change the battery. However, it too is not budging.

Thanks again and have a great day.