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AR15.COM
12/27/2007 9:16:25 AM EDT
I have noticed recently that the clock on my computer shows the wrong time every once in a while. It is usually slow, sometimes by hours.
Is this something I need to be concerned about? I mean, does this indicate a worse problem about to happen?

Thanks,
Jim
12/27/2007 6:31:48 PM EDT
[#1]
CMOS battery
Looks like a watch battery. replace it.

link on how to replace it.
12/27/2007 6:46:07 PM EDT
[#2]
I had that problem early on. Turned out that the batteries use so little current, the stain left on the battery by my FINGERPRINTS were causing the battery to deliver no current at all!

Try cleaning your battery with alcohol on a Q tip, do same with the terminals. Use plastic gloves or a plastic tweezers to replace the battery.