How often should I change the battery? Ideally, this battery is due for a replacement once every five years and must be replaced with great care to avoid causing other problems in the PC. Saving BIOS ...

This week continues our look at common PC problems that might seem serious but, with a little patience and understanding, can be resolved by average users. Problem: My computer keeps losing its ...

Does anyone have experience with finding/replacing a CMOS battery in an older Dell laptop. I have almost completely gutted the thing but am having troubles locating this battery. Is there something I ...

My computer’s clock resets every time I turn it on. A: Your computer hasn't run out of time, but a small backup battery on its motherboard has run out of a charge. That battery — often called the ...

Gidday Everyone, I previously asked a question about how to replace Compaq Deskpro 5133 CMOS battery. I was told to soldier the two wires from a 3x AA Battery holder on to the pins for connecting a ...

One of the main culprits behind BIOS issues is the CMOS battery. The battery powers the CMOS memory, which stores BIOS settings. If the battery is drained, the CMOS will not remember the settings, and ...

Ok some of you may remember a post I made awhile ago about an error I've have been getting on my new PC. First here are the components of my new computer:<BR><BR>Epox ...

Frustratingly common for PC users, boot problems can stem from a variety of software and hardware glitches. A particularly frequent issue is when a Windows computer ...