New battery but Saturn resets everytime

[element]

Hi all,

I just got a used Saturn. I changed the internal battery to a new one but everytime I boot up the machine it goes to the languagae/date/time screen and naturally can't save games. I've tried 2 different new batteries but no luck. Has anyone come across this before? Any ideas?

 

[vbt]

maybe contacts problems, try some electrical contact cleaner. Try it then boot your saturn validate the time then switch off/on your saturn.

 

[element]

The only contacts I see clearly are a metal prong that touches the bottom (negative) side of the battery. I've tried rubbing alcohol and just bending the prongs up to touch the battery more but it doesn't make a difference. Thanks for the suggestion, I'm thinking the saturn is busted...

 

[vbt]

i don't see something else to do (maybe someone else has an idea ?), about saving you can use a backup cartridge but you'll still go to the bios screen each time you turn it on.

 

[mal]

You are putting the battery in the right way up, aren't you?

 

[dibz]

You certain you have the right type of battery as well? There are multiple batteries that look exactly the same in the store, but aren't -- make sure the numbers are right.