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    Change Acer 3202 XCI CMOS Battery

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by riconeo, Sep 3, 2006.

  1. riconeo

    riconeo Newbie

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    Hi,

    anyone has any idea on how to get the Acer 3202 XCI CMOS Battery changed?

    i have open the casing but the battery is no where to be found. :(

    any help would be appreciated! :)
     
    riconeo, Sep 3, 2006
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Try underneath the battery compartment.
     
    Gautam, Sep 3, 2006
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  3. riconeo

    riconeo Newbie

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    Just realise it's a li-ion bios battery. :(

    anyone know how to mod it to normal changeable bios battery?
     
    riconeo, Jan 12, 2007
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  4. Kas

    Kas Notebook Geek

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    The CMOS battery should be getting charged when the laptop is on. Check the voltage on the battery to see if its alive.
     
    Kas, Jan 13, 2007
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  5. riconeo

    riconeo Newbie

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    that bios battery is not charging well now. everytime after i took out the laptop battery, the bios reset itself to default. :(
     
    riconeo, Jan 13, 2007
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