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To: Mickey2 who wrote (98332)10/13/2017 3:28:28 PM
From: JSB  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 110626
 
I hadn't considered that but it sounds feasible. I'm thinking no battery
would have lasted 25 years so maybe it's just a date thing especially
since both boxes seem to have been afflicted at the same time, one
plugged in and one not plugged in.

Thank you.



To: Mickey2 who wrote (98332)10/13/2017 3:32:26 PM
From: LTBH  Respond to of 110626
 
Those would be my two guesses also.



To: Mickey2 who wrote (98332)10/13/2017 4:00:31 PM
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  Respond to of 110626
 
Those motherboard batteries for the clock generally last a very long time, but after they go, they have to be replaced or otherwise your date and time will be off after rebooting after the computer has completely shutdown.

The good news is that the small dime sized batteries are inexpensive and easy to replace. :)

Let us know how your repair goes or if you have questions.

All the Best -- Josh

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