EM5 -have to reset date and time every time the battery is removed to charge

[Camilo Rada]

I know this is a very old thread. But after struggling to find the answer, I wanted to collaborate here if someone has the same question.

Contrary to what other posts concluded (from the user manual), the E-P5 has an internal rechargeable Lithium battery model MS614SE (see specs). This battery is located in the main board, close to the HDMI port, but on the side that faces the front of the camera. Therefore, it is not easy to access.

To open the camera up, I found this video useful:

Then one has to remove the main board, which requires disconnecting a bunch of ribbon cables and desolder three cables (each consisting of only one single wire). Thankfully the desoldering/soldering is pretty easy.

I found this video useful in guiding me:

The specs of the battery promise 100 full charge/discharge cycles, which doesn't seem much. Perhaps is not surprising that the problem of the internal battery failing or underperforming is common.

Below are some pictures of the main board and the battery:




This is the side of the board that faces the front of the camera. The battery is in the lower right corner (left of the speaker that is hanging from two cables).




A close-up of the battery.

 

[Bassam Guy]

I know this is a very old thread. But after struggling to find the answer, I wanted to collaborate here if someone has the same question.

Contrary to what other posts concluded (from the user manual), the E-P5 has an internal rechargeable Lithium battery model MS614SE (see specs). This battery is located in the main board, close to the HDMI port, but on the side that faces the front of the camera. Therefore, it is not easy to access.

To open the camera up, I found this video useful:

Then one has to remove the main board, which requires disconnecting a bunch of ribbon cables and desolder three cables (each consisting of only one single wire). Thankfully the desoldering/soldering is pretty easy.

I found this video useful in guiding me:

The specs of the battery promise 100 full charge/discharge cycles, which doesn't seem much. Perhaps is not surprising that the problem of the internal battery failing or underperforming is common.

Below are some pictures of the main board and the battery:

Since you've gone that far, can you simply replace the existing battery?