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FD97: the clock keeps resettingGUIDE · Date & clock battery Try the handbook's charging procedure before considering battery replacement. Applies to: MVC-FD97 Before starting No disassembly is needed for these checks. Charge the built-in clock batteryThe FD97 has a rechargeable lithium battery for the clock. Its handbook says to leave the camera off for more than 24 hours, with either the supplied AC adapter connected or a fully charged main battery installed. Pages 75-76 contain the full precautions and charging procedure. The service note mattersRemoving the clock cell also clears the backed-up self-diagnosis data, according to the FD97 service note. Record any existing error code before battery work. Before opening the cameraThe replacement video below involves internal work. The flash capacitor can retain a dangerous charge after switch-off. Read the service safety note before touching internal circuitry. Manual referencesRelated creator videoVideo by Physics Dude. Read the service safety notes before internal work. Sony Mavica FD97 Real-time Repair - Replacing The Clock BatteryMVC-FD97 · Physics Dude ↗ | Help topicsMVC-FD97Manual libraryService softwareArchived programs, model data and documentation. Read the service-use warning before downloading. About the archive12 repair notes and 37 document records. Some models and manual editions are still missing. Service PDFs are held privately. Records link to the original sources. |