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To: Elroy who wrote (84741)3/21/2014 7:58:48 PM
From: steve harris  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 110626
 
Not to sound crazy, most? BIOS batteries in desktops are 2032, look like a quarter. Laptops are a different animal.

Anyway, if you're going to open it up to check it, you might as well replace it while you're there.

What's your computer model number?



To: Elroy who wrote (84741)3/21/2014 8:39:18 PM
From: SI Ron (Crazy Music Man)  Respond to of 110626
 
These batteries last about 5 years, how old is the computer?



To: Elroy who wrote (84741)3/21/2014 8:51:29 PM
From: leaffvak  Respond to of 110626
 
> desktop PC running Windows 7 How does one check out a BIOS battery <
h10025.www1.hp.com

Google your model version
On average the BIOS battery lasts about 3-5 years


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