Proper PRAM Battery for Mac mini early 2009

I opened up the computer and I see that the battery in there is a Panasonic BR 2032. However, I bought the machine used and so this might not be the original battery. Information about this online seems scarce. But, these 2 sources say CR 2032

1) hhttps://www.newertech.com/products/pram_3v.php

2) https://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/CR2032/


Is it CR2032, BR2032, or something else entirely?

Posted on Feb 23, 2021 8:00 PM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2021 8:44 PM

The BR2032 and CR2032 are basically the same battery and it won't really matter which one you use. The main differences are the make up of the positive electrode and the temperature ratings.


https://pickvacuumcleaner.com/cr2032-br2032-lir2032-3v-lithium-primary-rechargeable-coin-cell-batteries-specifications-and-recommendations/

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Feb 23, 2021 8:44 PM in response to Community User

The BR2032 and CR2032 are basically the same battery and it won't really matter which one you use. The main differences are the make up of the positive electrode and the temperature ratings.


https://pickvacuumcleaner.com/cr2032-br2032-lir2032-3v-lithium-primary-rechargeable-coin-cell-batteries-specifications-and-recommendations/

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Proper PRAM Battery for Mac mini early 2009

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