Inspiron 5150 Keeping Erratic Time

Question

My Inspiron 5150 laptop has a problem keeping the correct time. The clock runs correctly for days at a time, then suddenly it is off by an hour. It doesn't lose seconds/minutes over time, just one day the clock is off by one hour. Any ideas about why this is happening. Any suggestions for remedying this problem would be much appreciated.

bacillus · Answer

Double-click the clock in systray and make sure that your using the correct time zone.

VERYpeeved · Answer

I'm using the correct time zone.

leduke30 · Answer

It could be a sign you need to change your CMOS battery

leduke30 · Answer

It could be a loose connection somewhere in the circuit.

VERYpeeved · Answer

A consideration, even though the unit is only 1 yr old. I never replaced the battery in my last Dell laptopn & i had it 7 years!

bacillus · Answer

@leduke30 wrote: It could be a loose connection somewhere in the circuit. Do you mean like the nut attached to the keyboard!  :smileyvery-happy:

leduke30 · Answer

Yeah, maybe he has a screw loose.(Self-Referral if there is any doubt):smileywink:

citrixcl · Answer

yeah we have another topic dedicated to it not turning on. i remember when my computer did work, the time would be off sometimes and be correct other times, without any interaction by me.

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