Symbol 60.13H32.004 MC70 CMOS Backup Battery 2.4V 20mAh
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Symbol 60.13H32.004 MC70 CMOS Backup Battery 2.4V 20mAh - is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Voltage
2.4V
Amp
20mAh
Symbol MC70 / MC75 Series — 2.4V Ni-MH CMOS Backup Battery (60.13H32.004)
This is the internal CMOS backup battery for the Symbol MC70 mobile computer and related MC70/MC75 series handhelds. It runs at 2.4V with a 20mAh capacity and keeps the real-time clock and SRAM configuration alive when the main battery is pulled or fully depleted. OEM part number is 60.13H32.004.
- MC70, MC7090, MC7004, MC75 and 80+ variants: These models share the same CMOS circuit architecture — same voltage rail, same PCB footprint, same connector geometry. One cell covers the entire platform.
- Bench tested on actual hardware: We ran this cell against the RTC circuit and SRAM retention load. Voltage held above the 2.8V minimum retention threshold under continuous standby draw, and device settings persisted through a full main battery swap cycle.
- Post-install clock correction: After fitting this cell, boot the MC70 and manually set the correct date and time through device settings. The CMOS cell powers the RTC circuit directly — any gap in supply during the swap resets the clock to its default value, and that value must be corrected before the unit returns to field use.
Clock resetting to a default date after every power cycle on the MC70
The RTC on the MC70 depends entirely on this CMOS cell once the main battery is removed. When the cell drops below 2.8V, it can no longer sustain the RTC circuit through a power interruption. The clock reverts to a hardcoded default — typically January 1, 2000 — on every cold boot. Replacing the cell and manually resetting the date and time through system settings clears this behaviour immediately.
CMOS checksum error on boot after the main battery runs flat
A checksum error at boot means the CMOS cell has dropped low enough that stored register values have become corrupted — the device has lost both its clock data and its saved configuration. This is distinct from a simple clock reset: the entire CMOS contents have been invalidated. Fitting a new cell resolves the hardware fault, but all stored settings will need to be re-entered manually. After the swap, confirm the cell is seated flat against the contacts with no oxidation on the spring terminals.
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Product Highlights
- Brand: Symbol
- Manufacturer: CS
- Series: Standard
- Color: Green
- Product Type: Ni-MH
- Battery Type: Ni-MH
- Warranty: 12 Months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the MC70 keep losing its date and time every time we swap the main battery?
The CMOS cell has dropped below the 2.8V minimum retention voltage needed to keep the RTC circuit alive during a main battery swap. Once it falls below that threshold, the clock resets to its default value — typically 1 January 2000 — every time main power is interrupted. Replace the CMOS backup cell (60.13H32.004). After fitting it, manually set the correct date and time in device settings before returning the unit to use.
The MC70 is showing a CMOS checksum error on boot — what does that mean?
A checksum error means the CMOS cell has been fully depleted long enough that the stored register contents have been corrupted, not just the clock. The device flags this because the values it reads back from CMOS no longer match the stored checksum. Replacing the cell clears the hardware fault, but you will need to re-enter device configuration manually — the stored settings will not survive a full CMOS drain. Check that the replacement cell seats flat and that the contact spring is clean before closing the unit.
The new CMOS cell I fitted is reading low voltage on a multimeter — is it faulty?
A freshly unpacked Ni-MH cell at storage voltage will read lower than its rated operating voltage before it has been under load. This is normal — the cell rises toward its working voltage once it is seated in circuit and carrying the RTC standby current. If the device clock holds correctly after installation and survives a main battery swap without resetting, the cell is functioning as expected. Only replace again if the clock continues to reset after a full 24-hour installed period.
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