[root]

I know this isn't a computer issue, but...

I want to replace the battery in the SunPass transponder (used for automatic payment of tolls). The battery (CR2032) is very tight. Apparently there is a special tool for removing this. The website (www.sunpass.com) states it is available from Radio Shack, but all the ones I call say they do not sell it. Does anyone know where I can find one? There is a picture of it at the SunPass website. Thanks.

[THoey]

Looks like you could use almost any thin, but firm piece of metal to pop it out. Carefully try a razor blade. Maybe a spark plug gap tool. An eyglass repair screw driver.

[McTimson]

If it's anything like regular CR2032 battery holders, then an eyeglass repair screw driver will work fine. Be careful when you pop it out though, someitmes there's a spring underneath, and the battery can go flying pretty far...I lost the battery for my TI-89 calculator in my room somewhere because of that.

[root]

Thanks guys....
The SunPass transponder is a really tight fit, but perhaps they will work. Besides, when I find something to work really well....time to market it..LOL

[Gatorbyte]

Radio Shack does carry the CR2032, Radio Shack Catalog # 23-162. You will find it on the battery carousel in front of the (Point-Of-Sale) POS counter. They have always carried it and I can only say that when you called that you had gotten hold of a new employee or an employee who does not know his products or does not care to help customers on the phone. I would lean more towards the inexperienced employee, because if he was either of the latter ones, he would no longer be employed there.