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Does your computer always seem to have the wrong date and time?

It might be that your CMOS battery is dying. This is the small battery on your motherboard that saves the date and time similar to how your alarm clock remembers the time when you unplug the power cord.

Here is how to test and replace your CMOS battery. Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions! We are here to help!

How to Test and Replace Your CMOS Battery Are you worried your PC’s CMOS battery is dead or dying? The good news is that testing it, even without special equipment, is easy, and so is swapping it out. Here’s how to test your CMOS battery and replace it if needed.