No. The newer Sterns using S.A.M. Systems boards which have a single CR2430 Lithium coin cell that should last 10 years without leaking. The change over from White Star to S.A.M. took place in 2006 and 2007. I have seen 20 year old CR2430 cells that are still holding voltage and not leaking.

The White Star CPU boards took 3 AA batteries and need to be changed every year or two.

If you are not sure, look up the machine on ipdb which tells which System board your ss pinball machine uses.

12 packs AA Lithium Eveready Max are $17.29 at Lowes right now. That is just over 2 times the price of AA Alkaline batteries that need replacement every two years.

I am converting all my AA pins to Lithium now. Since this is a really old thread... just wondering if we have seen any leaks yet?

What is the oldest Lithium AA that someone is still running in their pin?

9 years is pretty good and what I am looking for. I am hoping for 10 years or more.

Eveready and engineers are saying that their UL batteries won't leak and are good for 20 years in the package.

And when used up, they are OK to throw in a Landfill. If this is true, it is a no-brainer for me.

I have not found evidence of any leaking so far. Check back with me in 10 years

Except they are made in Singapore.