{"product_id":"piles-bouton-lithium-cr1616-cr1620-cr1632","title":"CR1616, CR1620, CR1632 3 V Lithium Coin Cells — Retro Save Batteries","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.6em;\"\u003e3 V lithium coin cells: saves that hold again\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cartridge that forgets your progress every time you switch off, an internal clock that resets to zero, a console that loses its settings: nine times out of ten, the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003esave battery\u003c\/strong\u003e is flat. These \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003e3 V lithium\u003c\/strong\u003e coin cells cover the most common formats in retro hardware — \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eCR1616, CR1620 and CR1632\u003c\/strong\u003e — in packs of 5 or 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eThree formats to choose from\u003c\/strong\u003e: CR1616, CR1620 or CR1632, all 3 V lithium. The format is printed right on the original battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eSold in packs\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 or 10 batteries depending on the variant, enough to handle a whole shelf of cartridges in a single order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eLithium chemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: stable 3 V voltage over time, low self-discharge; this is the chemistry originally used in SRAM save cartridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eWhat it doesn't do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThese are \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003ebare batteries, without solder tabs\u003c\/strong\u003e. In a cartridge, the original battery is soldered in by two tabs: you need either tabbed batteries, a battery holder, or careful soldering — we supply neither tabs nor holder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThey are \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003enot rechargeable\u003c\/strong\u003e and do not replace any Li-ion battery in a handheld console.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChanging the battery \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eerases the save\u003c\/strong\u003e stored in memory: the SRAM loses power during the operation. Back up whatever needs saving before opening the cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA cartridge that no longer saves may also suffer from a broken trace or a dead chip: the battery only fixes the most common case, not all of them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo battery comes with a tool: the gamebit-type screwdriver and the soldering iron are not in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat matters is the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eformat\u003c\/strong\u003e, not the machine: order the reference printed on the battery you remove. The CR1616 is the most widespread format in battery-backed Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance cartridges. The CR1620 and CR1632 are found in other 3 V boards and peripherals, as well as in watches, calculators and electronic toys. Not suitable for slots designed for a CR2025 or CR2032, which are wider: check before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eSkill level required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisassembly of the cartridge or casing, and most often \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003esoldering\u003c\/strong\u003e to reuse the original tabs. Have a screwdriver that fits the cartridge screw, a fine-tip soldering iron and solder ready. Never solder directly onto the body of a coin cell unless you know what you are doing: the heat can damage it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5 or 10 lithium coin cells (3 V), in the chosen format (CR1616, CR1620 or CR1632).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003eKeep out of reach of children: swallowing a coin cell is a medical emergency. Do not puncture, heat or recharge. Take to a collection point at the end of its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003eRead before ordering: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fun-esports.com\/en\/collections\/atelier-modding\" style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eWorkshop \u0026amp; modding\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fun-Esports","offers":[{"title":"CR1616 \/ Pack of 5","offer_id":54540506530125,"sku":"1005008325557763-CR1616 5PCS","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"CR1616 \/ Pack of 10","offer_id":54540506562893,"sku":"1005008325557763-CR1616 10PCS","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"CR1632 \/ Pack of 5","offer_id":54540506595661,"sku":"1005008325557763-CR1632 5PCS","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"CR1632 \/ Pack of 10","offer_id":54540506628429,"sku":"1005008325557763-CR1632 10PCS","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"CR1620 \/ Pack of 5","offer_id":54540506661197,"sku":"1005008325557763-CR1620 5PCS","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"CR1620 \/ Pack of 10","offer_id":54540506693965,"sku":"1005008325557763-CR1620 10PCS","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/7636\/5133\/files\/piles-bouton-lithium-3-v-cr1616-cr1620-cr1632_2bcbc36e-1247-4391-b739-89d831dea54b.png?v=1787315265","url":"https:\/\/fun-esports.de\/en\/products\/cr1616-cr1620-cr1632-lithium-coin-cells","provider":"Fun-Esports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}