AVOID LOSS OF RAM CARD DATA WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE

While removing the RAM card, I accidentally pulled the cards backup battery out and lost all data on the card. To avoid this, cut a one- to two-inch strip of narrow black vinyl electrical tape and place it length-wise along the battery end of the RAM card so that it covers about 1/8 of an inch on the top and bottom of the card. The tape is thin enough to not cause binding when the card is inserted or removed. When you remove the tape to change the backup battery, there will be minimal adhesive left on the card. Lighter fluid can be used to remove any adhesive residue. It should not dissolve the RAM card's plastic case or remove any paint.

Fred Stone

Hewlett-Packard Co.

Orlando, FL, U.S.A.