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    5920G is not keeping time. ??? ARGG

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by An-Ruo, Feb 5, 2009.

  1. An-Ruo

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    I’ve got a tad problem with my acer 5920 , just bought it. Love it but only 1 thing is bugging me. I normally dont keep the battery in as i just move it around in my room . However if i turn off my laptop and turn the mains off and then turn the mains on and the computer on again, The time will reset to the default 2007 time. I thought most laptops have a battery in them to hold time like computers. This does not happen with any of my old laptops, do you guys experience this?
     
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  2. Greg

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    The BIOS battery needs to be replaced.
     
    Greg, Feb 5, 2009
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    thank you. dammit didn't think the batter would die that quickly
     
    An-Ruo, Feb 5, 2009
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    I'm talking about the little coin cell battery on the motherboard, NOT the main laptop battery. Huge difference, and I just wanted to make that clear.
     
    Greg, Feb 6, 2009
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    Hopefully, the BIOS battery is user replaceable?

    I dont know anymore with technology changing at such a rapid rate.

    Cheers,
    Theo
     
    TeeJay 44, Feb 6, 2009
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    Cmos batteries are replacable on all current models. Some have a single battery while others have a set of 3.

    Best bet to get a battery from an authorized dealer.
     
    SSX4life, Feb 6, 2009
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