Let me reply to my own request ...

DUH!

It took me all of about 3 minutes and a $3.00 battery from Radio Shack. The problem seems to be that Roland would have their users believe that changing the battery is some kind of hi-tech ordeal that may threaten the integrity of the device if it is not done properly.

And I bit.

I should know better. DUH!

Anyway

Thanks