TI Classic AA Battery Pack Mod

 A number of TI  calculators - the Classic series - all used the BP1A battery pack.  It held 3 rechargeable NiCad batteries.  They lasted a few hours and took all night to recharge with the calculator plugged into a power supply.

The NiCads always eventually die, and TI doesn't sell the packs any more.  Rather than live without their favorite TI calculator, some people rebuild the packs with 3 new NiCads.  I don't.


Instead, I remodel the packs to use any 3 AA batteries.  Then I can use regular Alkalines or modern Lion or NiMH that can be recharged in minutes in smart chargers.  I never have to recharge anything in the calculator.  If I run out of power I just switch in fresh batteries and go.

If you have a BP1A pack and want me to remodel it: