Bob Fidler wrote:
I have same radio about the same age. I always thought it is a special deal
to replace this battery and a factory authorized repair facility was the
only place that could do. So, I would certainly rather do myself to avoid
the hassle.

Ray, would you follow up and tell us all how easy it was to purchase the
battery, cost, and how difficult to replace.

Bob,
Here is what I did.I bought the battery and the LCD screen at the same
time.I had the good people at Peninsula send copies of the repair
manual that delt with replacement of the screen along with the
parts.You dont need the repair manual for the battery because it is
self explanatory as soon as you open the case.Replacing the battery
takes just a few minutes, the screen took just a bit longer (There is
alot of little parts in these sailplane radios!).Everything works fine
and it is no big deal as long as you have a little electronical
sodering experience.
Believe or not I was going to take my radio and the parts to the local
avionics shop and they were the ones that talked me into doing the job
myself.
K Urban