Thanks to all those who answered my query. I think it will be the battery on its way out. I think I will move ts replacement forward by a couple of months. John
----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 1:27 PM Subject: Re: PCWorks: Computer Battery > John: > You have received good advice about your > clock/CMOS battery. I would like to add the > following to it. > You should check your users manual and/or the > motherboard maker about changing the battery. > > If you can find the battery and remove it for replacement, > it is possible that your CMOS will lose information and > will have to be reprogrammed. You should record the > information in your CMOS so that it can be replaced if > it changes while the battery is being replaced. There are > programs that will backup the CMOS information and > check if it has changed. They will also bring the CMOS > back to its original state. > > When you replace the battery, carefully note the > polarity of the replacement so that it is the same as > the one that is removed. > > Sometimes the battery is soldered > in place which makes it tricky to replace. > > If you can change the battery quick enough, there is a capacitor > in the circuit that will hold its charge long enough to keep the > CMOS from losing its programming. That time can be measured > in minutes, not seconds. However it is always > a good idea to check the CMOS after changing the battery. > > Wally ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
