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If you are dealing with an olderyour laptop wherehas a dead CMOS battery and the OEM no longer sells new CMOS batteries (and aftermarket ones are hard to come byfind), it is possible to take the dead battery apart and replace the cell to make theso your laptop holdholds the CMOS contents again. ''''' Note: This procedure is only recommended for older notebooks. If replacements are readily available, it's better to buy a pre -assembled battery. This approach is error -prone unless you can get this right without error.''''' | | | '''''Guide notes:''''' | | * The cell does not need to be 100% covered. However, everything you can get to must be protected. | * Laptop disassemblyDisassembly of your laptop is not covered. '''''Every laptop will varyis different, so research the disassembly procedure for your specific laptop before removing the dead battery.''''' | * '''''This guide ONLY applies to coin cell systems;rebuilds. Do not any other type. If your battery is different, do not referenceuse this guide for other style batteries.''''' | * When adding tape to the cell, make sure you do not create a direct short. To avoid this, place the tabs slightly higher thenthan the factory placement and cut the tape sorter then needed. | * '''''DO NOT use normal electrical tape. It is best to useUse liquid electrical tape to protect the cell. This can also be removed inif you get the event you need to try rebuilding the battery againprocedure wrong.''''' |
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