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    cmos Battery Number

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by rightway44, Jan 26, 2009.

  1. rightway44

    rightway44 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have laptop Dell Inspiron 3200 p-2. I wanna buy cmos button battery before i open.I am not sure how to install.Please let me know the nmae/number of this button battry. it could be either cr or br type.
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    Second request
     
  3. Nankuru

    Nankuru Notebook Evangelist

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    If you can't find it in the documentation or by googling then you'll have to open it up first. 3200? Isn't that from about 10 years ago? I think it's probably a set of 3/6 NiMH batteries in green shrink plastic.

    BTW, are you sure you need a new battery?