Hey everyone! I'm considering replacing the CMOS battery on my motherboard since it's quite old (around 2018) and I've been facing some boot issues that might be due to the battery. I'm a bit anxious because I've never done this before and I definitely don't want to mess up the motherboard.
What should I know before diving in? Can I just grab any standard CR2032 battery from the store? I actually have some unused ones at home that are a couple of years old. Are those okay to use? Should I check the voltage on the old battery? I'd appreciate any guidance, no matter how basic it is!
3 Answers
Honestly, it's pretty straightforward! Just get a new CR2032 battery from a site like eBay, but make sure it's the right model number. You'll just pop the old one out and put the new one in. Easy peasy!
You can definitely use any battery of the same type, but I'd suggest going for a new one. Even unused batteries can lose charge over time, so a fresh one is a safer bet.
Don't stress about it too much. Just remember to power down your PC before swapping the batteries. That's the most important step!
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