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    Incorrect time after shutdown

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by roigato, Jan 22, 2007.

  1. roigato

    roigato Newbie

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    My HGL-30 does not retain the correct time after shutdown. I'm assuming this is a dead CMOS battery, but the laptop was purchased less than 3 months ago. I've seen desktops go 5 years without needed a new battery. Any ideas? Also, anyone know where the battery is located?
     
    roigato, Jan 22, 2007
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  2. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    Sounds like a dead CMOS battery to me. Get in touch with your reseller, they should be able to send you a new one and walk you through the replacement.
     
    chrisyano, Jan 22, 2007
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    aurawolf Notebook Consultant

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    Does it keep the time of when it was shut down and just not advance it? I had the same problem with my HEL 80 turned out to be the motherboard you should check with your reseller regardless and see what they say.
     
    aurawolf, Jan 23, 2007
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    roigato Newbie

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    Actually, I just discovered another problem. I can set the windows clock to the correct time and within a couple hours, without any change to the power state (shutdown, standby, etc), the clock resets itself to an incorrect time. I have disabled the internet time and this has not alleviated the problem.
     
    roigato, Jan 23, 2007
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  5. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    Definitely give your reseller a call. They should be able to help you troubleshoot the problem quickly or arrange for warranty service.
     
    chrisyano, Jan 23, 2007
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    motors4fun Notebook Enthusiast

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    My Laptop did the same thing the other day. Some how it moved from eastern time to central and would *update* to the correct time after i changed it to the right time. once i moved it to eastern time, set the correct time i never had a problem again. Hope this helps you out.
     
    motors4fun, Jan 28, 2007
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    motors4fun Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wanted to see if this helped you out. I hope so.
     
    motors4fun, Feb 3, 2007
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