[-Sevendust-]

Im wanting to solder 2 wires to a 3v cmos battery because the wires are so short I dont really have any other option. Will it work?

Actually I think Im just going to solder some wires to it to make it longer. I have hardly any wire to play with on this computer. Driving me nuts.

[Phant0m51]

I don't think it will work, and it's extremely unsafe. I suggest against it.

[hans5849]

Oh look right there is says massive failure.

[j0k3r]

You should be fine, just heat the wire when soldering and NOT the battery. Here is a very technical drawing on what your should do:

[thadood]

Smooth metallic surfaces are hard to make solder stick to. If you're wanting to solder to it, I suggest sanding the surface so that it has some texture to grab onto.

[funkgab]

how do you sand down such a tiny battery without it blowing up on your face though?

[WoodButcher]

I've done it, works fine, scrape the battery w/ a razorblade to clean and heat the wire like j0k3r suggests.

[Torx]

use a heatsink clip

[-Sevendust-]

Not sure what that is.

[WoodButcher]

Originally Posted by -Sevendust-

Not sure what that is.

an alligator clip or self closing tweezers, forceps, clip on the wire just before the insulation and you won't melt the insulation all to shit.

[-Sevendust-]

yeah i dont have much wire to play with. Im talking very very little. Soldering is going to be my best bet I think. Just gonna solder a wire to the wire that has the battery hooked up. I hope it works, if not Im gonna have to cut the case. Good thing its under the battery holder so its not visible.