Replace Dreamcast Battery For Under $5

Hi Everyone,

You can change your Dreamcast battery for under $5 per console

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fre...-lithium-battery-button-cell/32697080641.html

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New...thium-Battery-Sockets-Holder/32654829184.html

ML2032 as suggested by Bad_Ad84
CR2032 Vertical Battery Holder

Simply desolder the original battery, solder in the new battery holder and Viola!

A very simple fix

Good Luck!

 

The guide you linked uses a non rechargeable battery - which is dangerous.

Your guide uses a lithium, which I wouldnt recommend as theres no protection against overcharging in the DC charging circuit.

Correct replacement to use is the ML2032.

 

Thanks for the update, I agree with the link using a non rechargeable battery being dangerous and have removed the link. I linked the LIR2032 as that was recommended by others, however, after doing some research, you are correct in regards to charging protection, thank you for the information I'll fix this up

 

Ordered, thanks for this!

 

I also sell the battery holders, but its only really economical if you are already ordering other parts (like the region free bios!), as shipping makes it expensive

 

I had a look at your sale thread, great range and prices, I may order from you in the future

 

Got the batteries but still seem to be waiting on the housings, the seller claims it could take 25-60 days so I'm not too worried about it as long as I can get them this year