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Inspiron 3200 Can't Keep Time
Yeah, I still got one of these that I bought back in 1998. It still works fine except...
It can't keep the time anymore. I find myself having to update the clock frequently. Solutions anyone?
I'm running Windows XP Home. I also had this problem running Windows 98 and Windows ME before installing XP so I know it's not XP doing this.
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Posted January 23rd, 2006 05:00
No, that slot appears to be where the BIOS chip, itself, is installed. You're looking for a round watch-type battery. I have no idea where that would be located, on your laptop.
-phil
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Posted January 23rd, 2006 05:00
Okay, so I popped open the only panel at the bottom of the laptop. Is this what I need to replace?
phil404
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Posted January 22nd, 2006 12:00
You might need to replace your laptop's CMOS battery. This is a watch-type battery on the motherboard that provides power to the CMOS chip, in order to store your BOIS configuration and system clock.
http://www.computerhope.com/help/cmos.htm
Message Edited by phil404 on 01-22-2006 08:20 AM