CECHB01 model
Came with disc inside stuck. Upon powering up the console, the blue light would blink and beep and you could hear the disc intake motor moving but nothing would come out or go in. The blue light would then stay off while console on. If eject pushed after startup, the same beeping...
I ended up going with a battery I found that was already shrink wrapped and has the connector,
If you search Amazon.com for
Rome Tech Replacement CR2032-LC1 CMOS Battery for Sony PlayStation 2/3 - PS2 PS3 Backup RTC - 2 Wire Cable (1-Pack)
$5.50, but that's worth it imo
Currently installed...
Seeing what others solutions were for replacing the CMOS battery in the original fat model PS3s that use the 2 wire connector. Looking for specific battery holders that would be good to splice to the original connector or a battery that comes with a new 2 wire connector. I've seen some on eBay...