I have replaced the internal battery for my computer but the clock still does not hold the correct time. Anyone heard of this or have any suggestions?
2007-03-01 03:02:38 · 7 answers · asked by mandk2007 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Make sure you've replaced it with a LITHIUM battery. They should recharge?!!
2007-03-01 03:09:20 · answer #1 · answered by Greg S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You needed to replace your CMOS battery (which you did). I had to do that very thing. Reset the clock. If your "clock still does not hold the correct time," make sure that your battery is properly installed. If it is, your battery may be faulty. If all else fails, replace the battery again, insuring that the new one is the right kind of battery for your computer. Make sure this! new one your replacing the new (old) one with is brand new (hasn't been sitting around too long, even in the store). Then reset the clock...
(Note: Make sure there isn't more than one battery in your computer; the CMOS battery should be located on the motherboard.)
2007-03-01 03:40:01 · answer #2 · answered by Jonnyabcde 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You replaced the flat silver looking battery in the bottom of your motherboard, right? That's the CMOS battery, and it usually requires you to reset the time in the BIOS. Doing this is a bit tricky, so I usually advise people to do it from the desktop, by right clicking on the time then select Adjust Date/Time. Several things have to be changed here after a battery replacement. First be sure you have the correct month, day and YEAR. The wrong year will cause the clock to be off. Then be sure you have the right time zone. That will also cause the clock to be off. Once you've made your changes, click on Apply then OK.
As a reminder, if you are using Windows XP Pro or Home, or 2000 Pro, you need to download a patch to correct the computer to accept the new date for Daylight Saving Time, which begins on March 11 at 2:00 a.m., and ends at midnight on Nov. 4. This is a Federal law and will be the DST from now on. This is included in most versions of Vista.
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/cp_dst
2007-03-01 03:15:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am on a laptop that I deliberately left battery off and having same situation here; however you should check that other BIOS setting like IDE and chipset config holds to make sure the battery is a charged one; try using an NTP client software to keep the clock up when it's on.
2007-03-01 03:16:17 · answer #4 · answered by Andy T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before u replace the battery try re-seating the battery after taking it out for 2-3mins...if not will have to replace it... and yes will have to make changes in BIOS that is the system date and time and also will have to clear NV Ram and Reset BIOS.... this will work... if not the motherboard is faulty.
2007-03-01 04:19:05 · answer #5 · answered by Tan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the battery is made of Lithium & check the power of the battery & also check the time in adjust date/time in task bar
2007-03-01 03:13:11 · answer #6 · answered by Jacky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just replace your battery and its all done.
2007-03-04 17:10:10 · answer #7 · answered by shawan_michael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋