yes I have the same problem.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 9:16 PM
Subject: Re: Replace Braille 'n' Speak batteries


> Hi Gale:
> Yes, I have a B N S classic I would be willing to part with; however, mine
> needs batteries also.
> If you are interested, let me know.
> 73
> Lowell  W8QIY
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gale Conard" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 7:25 PM
> Subject: Replace Braille 'n' Speak batteries
>
>
>> BlankI hate to tell this story, but, maybe, it will save someone the same
>> horrible experience.
>>
>> I call my BnS "my prosthetic brain", and that is not a joke.  I have been
>> depending on that machine for more than twelve years.
>>
>> The batteries have been deteriorating for several months.  I finally
> decided
>> to accept the suggestions of a couple of the members of this list, and I
>> took it to Batteries Plus to have the batteries replaced.
>>
>> Before I found an opportunity to go, it occurred to me that I should tell
>> the technician to connect a power supply to the machine before
> disconnecting
>> the batteries.  However, when I got to the shop, I was in a hurry, and
>> forgot to say that.
>>
>> Yep!  When I picked the Braille 'n'' Speak up, it was wiped completely
>> clean.  It can't even talk anymore.
>>
>> So, ;if you take your BnS to Batteries Plus, or some similar shop,
>>
>> Please! Please! Remember to tell them to connect a power supply, before
>> beginning to remove the old batteries.
>>
>> And, good luck.
>>
>> 73,
>> Gale
>>
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>>
>>
>> P.S.  Anyboddy have a Braille 'n' Speak they don't need anymore?
>