On Wed, 16 Nov 2005, Mike Hord wrote:

> What's the best way to attach the wires leading to
> a 9V battery snap to a PCB?
>
> Doesn't need TREMENDOUS flexibility (the rest of
> the package is tight enough that it probably won't
> shift too much), but it would be nice if we could
> guarantee to some degree that after 30 or 40
> battery changes, the leads don't tear off the board.
>
> Smaller is better.  Current favored method is
> insertion into PTH, solder, dab of hot glue.  I know
> hot glue is...subpar.

Drill a 3mm hole near the edge of the board, lead the battery wires 
(both) 1 turn through the hole and around the nearby edge of the board. 
The wires should not be taut on the board side (allow some slack).

Peter
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