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    Resetting the BIOS on a Y500

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Psyrecx, Mar 23, 2013.

  1. Psyrecx

    Psyrecx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know how to do this without being able to get you computer to POST?

    Tried asking in the questions thread, but much like with most questions there, it went unanswered.

    I could not find the CMOS battery when taking apart mine, so I was wondering what sort of thing you have to do to fix this issue.

    If anyone happens to know, I'd be very glad to hear it.

    I need my BIOS back to default settings, apparently something I did caused issues.
     
    Psyrecx, Mar 23, 2013
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    mohammadbawany Notebook Consultant

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    mohammadbawany, Mar 23, 2013
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    Psyrecx Notebook Enthusiast

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    They never reply to things and if they do it takes them forever.
     
    Psyrecx, Mar 24, 2013
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    Have u tried looking on youtube at the Y500/Y400 dissembling guide to find the cmos battery?
     
    vr4racer, Mar 24, 2013
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    Yea, I have. I've also looked at pictures of the board. It seems to be well hidden.
     
    Psyrecx, Mar 24, 2013
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    hey guys.. i found the cmos.. .. the part facing the keyboard and touchpad of the motherboard .. theres a battery covered with blue plastics.. it is the cmos battery ..unfortunately i dont know if it soldered at the motherboard.. ive been thinking if we can just short the battery.. i dont know if it will work.. still hoping for techinferno to let me download the files,, svlr7 will help us..
     
    Shinzo21, Jan 7, 2015
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