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HP 33S - Batteries Message #1 Posted by Wayne Stephens on 27 Feb 2004, 7:39 a.m. I just removed the battery cover from my new 33S and noticed that mine does not have the little metal covers with the "Replace batteries one at a time" warning on them (see photos posted previously by Paul "Blogger" Brogger). All I see is the backs of the batteries. I wonder what's up with that. Wayne. Edited: 27 Feb 2004, 8:13 a.m.

Re: HP 33S - Batteries Message #2 Posted by Paul Brogger on 27 Feb 2004, 11:26 a.m., in response to message #1 by Wayne Stephens Either you've a different battery compartment design (unlikely, but probably not unheard-of very early in a product's life cycle) or they just didn't get put on . Mine are flat, sheet metal covers with four bent rectangular tabs that fit into four square holes. When put in place and slid toward the top of the calculator, the tabs hold the cover against the case and batteries. A plastic tab toward the bottom of the battery compartment holds keeps each cover from sliding back (and hence, off). (This is all illustrated in the owners manual, right?) It DOESN'T appear that the metal covers provide any electrical connection. (If your calculator turns on, that would sort of PROVE that sage observation, correct?) You should contact H-P about a replacement, but I would hold off actually mailing the thing until a replacement is in your hands. It may be a while before they have service replacement units available. Meanwhile, my impression is that the batteries fit snugly enough that you shouldn't experience a problem unless the calculator is dropped. You might consider something lik squeezing ~1/8" of folded paper or Post-It on each battery, which would then hold them in place when wedged against the plastic compartment cover.

Re: HP 33S - Batteries Message #3 Posted by Wayne Stephens on 27 Feb 2004, 2:32 p.m., in response to message #2 by Paul Brogger Thanks for the advice, Paul. I'll probably install some "temporary spacers". I think the covers are just missing. All the slots/tabs you describe are in my battery compartment, the covers are just not there. I'll contact HP to see if they can send me some covers. Take care. Wayne

In praise of CR2032 Message #4 Posted by Brooks Rownd on 27 Feb 2004, 1:21 p.m., in response to message #1 by Wayne Stephens They're CR2032 batteries, right? The great thing about CR2032 is that you can salvage 1000 of them out of old trashed computers for free, and never have to buy expensive button batteries again. (Damn those LR44's...) bkr

Re: In praise of CR2032 Message #5 Posted by Wayne Stephens on 28 Feb 2004, 6:02 a.m., in response to message #4 by Brooks Rownd That's a good idea; but believe it or not, my wife and I have had the same computer (at home) for so long that the CR2032 recently died. I actually had to replace the battery in my computer!!! Take care. Wayne

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