Mine is a 1993 model.  I don't think the warranty is an issue.

73, de Lou K2LKK

At 12:49 PM 9/4/2004 -0400, you wrote:
>I know this wasn't really the thread, but I'm going to chime in with a
>serious warning. Do _not_ ever consider this remedy if/when you have to
>replace the battery in a PAC Mate QX or BX model (these are the new ones
>with the built-in batteries). The PAC Mate battery has a built-in
>intelligent chip and if anyone other than FS tries to replace or service the
>battery, they'll destroy the device.
>
>Also, note that having any FS hardware product opened by anyone other than
>FS will result in the warranty being voided automatically.
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Mike Duke, K5XU" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2004 10:40 AM
>Subject: Re: Batteries for braille and speak and type and speak
>
>
>Lou,
>
>I know you've already said you don't have a Batteries Plus or Interstate
>Battery nearby.
>
>These stores will re-build those battery packs with all new cells for about
>$30 vs the $150 that Freedom Scientific will charge to replace it.
>
>They are either double A or sub C cells, depending on the model.

Louis Kim Kline
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