Howdy howdy...MeisterApple,
Took me a while to find your ENTRY again
(sorry... My fault: a mere few minutes after you asked)...
I had constructed an answer for you... replete with
SPARE parts... and anti-static (
ESD) protective cautions.
(ALSO Strong caution against using CHEESY volt meters on
sophisticated integrated semiconductor technology).
My first suggestion was about those
CRACKED batteries...
Get those
New/Good batteries away from your
UPS before it ruins another set (of batteries).
I have been UNABLE to find any decent
MANUALS or TECH SPECS.
Try to contact them in ...
Research Triangle Park (RTP)
LENOVO (for pats & repair suggestions)
write to:
Warranty Information,
500 Park Offices Drive,
RTP, NC, 27709
(I found
NC - RTP folks to be
charming & friendly
(but as yet... never helpful or cooperative (I think they
caused the NORTHERN TELCOM Collapse)).
(((Do not expect much help... just delightful banter))).
The actual circuitry of a voltage monitor, alarm
and battery operated inverter is (in principle) fairly
simple...
The NEW prices ARE pretty impressive... but
good UNITS are available.. and you can repair or
STORE your old one
for PARTS... As you see fit.
Just ONE major caution... As you handle these
NEAR INDUSTRIAL grade pieces of equipment...
You should seriously consider begging, borrowing or
buying YOUR OWN anti-static WRIST Bands.
Electro Static Discharge
(ESD): a
small spark
(you might not even feel) can utterly destroy
any nearby
semiconductor it touches...
Careful
(professional) handling is
critical to the success
See below (from
Amazon)
Donor UNIT:
Tripp Lite UPS SMART2200RMXL2U 2200VA 1600W 120V 15A Battery Backup used...
Similar APC parts
APC SUA3000RMXL3U MODEL 2200 Smart Uninterrupted Power Supply parts...
Repair
Uninterruptible Power Supply Service And Maintenance
ESD protection
(used by real pros (w/Boss watching: big savings)
Anti Static ESD Adjustable Wrist Strap Band Ground Bracelet with Alligator...