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es336td

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Oct 23, 2009 12:35 PM

AX2 Battery

On the old board there was a thread about battery life and replacement etc. It was posted that the battery is readily available, but you should probably take it to a qualified tech to solder onto the board. Also, if the battery dies the amp will still work, but all your User patches will be reset. I was also notified of how to check the battery level; did the check and it was still good. I think that's a good recap.

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1. I carry my laptop with me to most gigs so I can reload my Variax if needed. I also have a MIDIMan interface and all my backups of the AX2 on that laptop. If the battery dies (It's the original one from 98) at a gig... theoretically I can connect up the MIDIMan and reload the latest patch dump to restore the User area? I know that once I power off everything is gone... just curious if it works like that.

2. In replacing the battery, has anyone gotten a battery holder similar to effects units and computers, and then gotten one of those coin size batteries with the same specs? Just curious. I figured that if we could install the holder then I could replace the battery as I do in my rack units and computers.

Thanx

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Line6Andy

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1. Oct 27, 2009 3:51 PM

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RE: AX2 Battery

1) If you think your amp may be failing, it may be a good idea to just have the battery replaced so you do not need to worry about replacing the sounds at a gig. I have never tried this, but if the internal memory cannot be saved, I doubt that loading new patches would actually work.

2) Unfortunately Line 6 has no info on this topic. Perhaps another end user can chime in with their experience.

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2. Oct 29, 2009 10:56 AM

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RE: AX2 Battery

It's been a couple of days since we've heard from you. We're going to assume your question has been answered and close this thread. If you still have questions please feel free to open a new question with us and we will answer your questions accordingly. Thanks!

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3. Oct 29, 2009 11:07 AM

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Re: RE: AX2 Battery

As for the official Line 6 answer... yes... as for the group... no... I was looking for someone with experience. Currently, I seldom use the AX2 as I used to. I find a clean tone that fits the venue/situation and run all my effects, etc. from my pedal board (not the Floorboard). So... at a gig, I could essentially choose a clean patch from the presets to do the same. On occasion, I just take the AX2 and the Floorboard and use all the presets I have created. In that case, I would like to reload those in the event the battery dies at a gig, just to get through the gig. I would then take it for battery replacement. I would also like to know if any users have added a new battery holder similar to rack effect units so I can replace it myself instead of paying a tech. I know Line 6 does not condone or support these mods... I am looking for user community experience. IMHO... the AX2 is one of the best sounding amps you ever made... if it only had the versatility of the Vetta and such, it would be perfect.

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4. Nov 4, 2009 11:43 AM

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Re: AX2 Battery

Could someone post the model and source for the battery? I know Lemmie, I think, did it in the old forum, but I never wrote it down. Thanx!

Update: Found it in the FAQ section on here: Panasonic BR2325-1HG I think mouser or digikey was the source. All you geeks... I've seen numerous conversions and mods... has anyone ever added a coin type battery holder and then gotten an equivilent battery? If I get the time and become brave enough, I may attempt it myself. Lemmie? If you're on here, I'd love you to tell me why I couldn't/shouldn't do this.

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tumenibrother

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5. Nov 12, 2009 2:25 PM

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Re: AX2 Battery

Its been awhile, but I got mine from Digikey

1P135-ND Battery, Lithium coin $1.48

I think Line 6 support sent me some in the past also. These things last for 10+ years, so while a slot style would be nice, I figured I wouldn't be changing it again, so I just de-soldered and re-soldered with the replacement. Could probably find a coin type slot with equivalent values though and that would have been a better factory default than what they used, but there's also the vibration factor and maybe the thinking was that a slot type was more prone to falling out.

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