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Author Topic: Do I need to replace the DOlby CP850 CAT1600 battery? Tacky Ting Film Handler Posts: 18 From: Hong Kong / China Registered: Jan 2015 posted 11-04-2019 04:15 AM                        Hello everyone Do I need to replace the DOlby CP850 CAT1600 battery? Chip Temperature: 27.0 °C Battery Voltage: 3.652 V Thank you  |  IP: Logged Marcel Birgelen Film God Posts: 3357 From: Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands Registered: Feb 2012 posted 11-04-2019 05:44 AM                     The voltage seems fine to me, it's a 3.6V battery, so it's operating within what you would expect for such a battery. I don't know the exact recommendations from Dolby, but I generally replace those kinds of batteries every three years. So if yours is turning 3 or is older, a replacement might be a good idea, even if the output voltage is still in perfect range. Please notice: I advice to let this do by a certified professional, even though the steps are pretty straight forward. If something goes wrong, you have to RMA your CAT 1600. - If you have a media block with a yellow battery, don't replace this battery. The battery isn't field-replaceable and you need to contact Dolby for a replacement media block. - If you have a pink-colored battery, the battery is field-replaceable. Make sure you have got a battery with a correct charge. I like to measure those with a multimeter before installing. If you replace your battery with a dead battery, you'll brick your CAT 1600. Very important: In order to replace the battery, the CP850 must be turned ON, not off. So, power it off, get it out of the rack, get the top-cover off and power it on. Make sure it's fully booted before you start replacing the battery! To replace the battery itself, you need a flat-head screwdriver. Carefully wiggle open the plastic holder and replace the battery with a new one. Make sure to check the polarity. Once the battery is installed, you can turn off the CP850, put the cover back on and re-install it into your rack.  |  IP: Logged

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