{"product":{"product_id":"B01LNZMYN6","title":"HQRP 2-Pack Gumstick Battery Compatible with Sony NC-5WM, NC-6WM, WM-701C, 1-528-231-11, WM-RX707, WM-F100, WM-FX675","price":"15.95","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hYHygmnRL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LNZMYN6"},"comments":[{"body":"I got these to replace the gumstick battery in my MZ-E7W.\r\n\r\nHQRP 2-Pack Gumstick Battery... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LNZMYN6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share\r\n\r\nI also got a Nitecore D2 charger to charge them, as I'm not sure my unit was able to charge these properly.","subreddit_name":"minidisc","author":"Kernal64"},{"body":"Looks like this uses \"gumstick\" batteries. You can get them easily on amazon or ebay.\r\n\r\nexample: [HQRP branded batteries](https://www.amazon.com/HQRP-Battery-1-528-231-11-WM-RX707-WM-FX675/dp/B01LNZMYN6)\r\n\r\nThen get a universal charger like the Nitecore Digicharger D2 Universal Smart and you should be all set. I hope the belt is still fine though, modern aiwas tend to be difficult to disassemble.","subreddit_name":"cassetteculture","author":"babyitaintnolie"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LNZMYN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_EQ6MH4QKSCRNXQJREVD0\r\n\r\nYou should get at least 2 since quality control on these isn't the best. However, they *do* work, and can be charged in any universal battery charger than can accept C/D cells.","subreddit_name":"minidisc","author":"VostoDeVulpo"},{"body":"Sony again with their proprietary stuff.\r\n\r\nThe simplest solution would be to use the external battery holder, but i suppose that is lost to time.\r\n\r\nThe good news is, those gumsticks are available on [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/HQRP-Battery-1-528-231-11-WM-RX707-WM-FX675/dp/B01LNZMYN6) or [Ebay](https://www.ebay.com/itm/HQRP-Battery-for-Sony-NC-5WM-NC-6WM-D-E900-D-EJ1000-/260741482287), but they are replacments not made by Sony. The bad news however, you'll need a charger. Are you from NA? If so, you [might be interested in this one](https://www.ebay.com/itm/sony-BC-7au-charger/254261146331?hash=item3b332532db:g:AoQAAOSwdAJdAByF)","subreddit_name":"cassetteculture","author":"008Michael_84"},{"body":"OP, use these batteries -\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LNZMYN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_68YKTBJWHS87Y7YXF7KG?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"minidisc","author":"wa9wag"},{"body":"If that's the case, you guys must be getting players for cheap.\r\n\r\n2 for $20: [https://www.amazon.com/HQRP-Battery-1-528-231-11-WM-RX707-WM-FX675/dp/B01LNZMYN6/ref=sr\\_1\\_2\\_sspa?crid=2P747VUBYLY3T\u0026amp;keywords=gumstick+battery\u0026amp;qid=1639404968\u0026amp;sprefix=gumstic%2Caps%2C683\u0026amp;sr=8-2-spons\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;smid=A3IZHOEADOGAP0\u0026amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFGRlFWSDhJWUZXMzUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4MjgwMDkyRVRTR1M2MVdWWVQxJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5MDcwMDRHVVpJWlEzSUozTDkmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl](https://www.amazon.com/HQRP-Battery-1-528-231-11-WM-RX707-WM-FX675/dp/B01LNZMYN6/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2P747VUBYLY3T\u0026amp;keywords=gumstick+battery\u0026amp;qid=1639404968\u0026amp;sprefix=gumstic%2Caps%2C683\u0026amp;sr=8-2-spons\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;smid=A3IZHOEADOGAP0\u0026amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFGRlFWSDhJWUZXMzUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4MjgwMDkyRVRTR1M2MVdWWVQxJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5MDcwMDRHVVpJWlEzSUozTDkmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl) You may have to remove the shrink wrap coating, though\r\n\r\nWorking player: $100 or so on eBay, and quick to rise.\r\n\r\nBusted player: $80 or so on eBay. Bid wars often inflate the price to near-mint equivalent prices.","subreddit_name":"minidisc","author":"Lectraplayer"},{"body":"Item | Current | Lowest | Reviews\r\n:-- | :-- | :-- | :--\r\n[HQRP 2-Pack Gumstick Battery Works with Sony NC-5…](https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01LNZMYN6) | $17.95 | $17.95 | 4.4/5.0\r\n\r\n\u0026amp;nbsp;\r\n\r\n^[Item\u0026amp;nbsp;Info](https://price-spider.com/compare/US:B01LNZMYN6)\u0026amp;nbsp;|\u0026amp;nbsp;[Bot\u0026amp;nbsp;Info](https://price-spider.com/info#reddit-bot)\u0026amp;nbsp;|\u0026amp;nbsp;[Trigger](https://www.reddit.com//r/minidisc/comments/q58xk3/my_sony_mzn10_apart_from_a_pretty_much_dead_built/hg4rhxs/)","subreddit_name":"testingground4bots","author":"price-spider-bot"},{"body":"There are modern gumstick batteries that are cheap, work well and readily available. [https://www.amazon.com/HQRP-Battery-1-528-231-11-WM-RX707-WM-FX675/dp/B01LNZMYN6/ref=sr\\_1\\_1?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=gum+stick+batteries\u0026amp;qid=1615901946\u0026amp;sr=8-1](https://www.amazon.com/HQRP-Battery-1-528-231-11-WM-RX707-WM-FX675/dp/B01LNZMYN6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=gum+stick+batteries\u0026amp;qid=1615901946\u0026amp;sr=8-1)\r\n\r\nMaybe they weren't for a while, but I really don't know why people keep saying they're hard to find","subreddit_name":"minidisc","author":"quagswagga"},{"body":"Yeah, I know the Wiz (I'm from the tri-state area). And I know [Crazy Eddie](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Eddie), that's where my first CD player came from back in '87.\r\n\r\nPre-recorded only discs is a thing. Generally means the laser can't focus. I know that some Sony mechanisms (both MD and CD) that have plastic springs supporting the laser instead of metal tend to have this issue. I have an Onkyo home deck (Sony mechanism) that only plays on its side -a classic symptom. \r\n\r\nMy R37 screen flickers/fades from time to time. If I press a little on the side of the casing to the left of the screen or just move the hold switch, it comes back fine. That unit doesn't get too much use; I baby it and just admire it.\r\n\r\nWouldn't getting a [new gumstick](https://www.amazon.com/HQRP-Battery-1-528-231-11-WM-RX707-WM-FX675/dp/B01LNZMYN6/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-nc-drs1_0?cv_ct_cx=gumstick+battery\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=gumstick+battery\u0026amp;pd_rd_i=B01LNZMYN6\u0026amp;pd_rd_r=4a7d8966-8c26-430c-a5cd-2b25546e1df6\u0026amp;pd_rd_w=7Wn4m\u0026amp;pd_rd_wg=AQVNI\u0026amp;pf_rd_p=7703ba5f-0171-44a5-b4c4-4e3452ccfac9\u0026amp;pf_rd_r=X2F6HVAH7HZKAZEYAGQV\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;qid=1610513590\u0026amp;sprefix=gumstick\u0026amp;sr=1-1-7b47ea83-76bf-4b51-b958-664fad18c0dd) for the 702 be easier? Non-sony units/accessories don't seem all that easy/common to find or are they?","subreddit_name":"minidisc","author":"skurtis_1"},{"body":"You can get new gumsticks on [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LNZMYN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UncLFbPZSK04R?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1).","subreddit_name":"minidisc","author":"skurtis_1"}]}