How to Replace Laptop CMOS Batteries: Fixing Date/Time and Boot Problems
In many laptops, a tiny coin-cell battery quietly powers a crucial system component: the Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor, or CMOS. This battery keeps the Real-Time Clock (RTC) running and stores BIOS settings when the laptop is turned off or unplugged. When the CMOS battery begins to fail, it can lead to frustrating issues like incorrec