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    CMOS battery

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Silario, Mar 13, 2012.

  1. Silario

    Silario Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys.

    My laptop is losing it's time setting constantly. I've done the necessary virus scans and it showed up clean. I think it's safe to assume it might be the CMOS battery.

    Does anyone know which is the CMOS battery for the m14x?

    Thanks :)
     
    Silario, Mar 13, 2012
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  2. nuaron

    nuaron Notebook Consultant

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    make sure your time zone is set correct? because i dont think CMOS battery will fail just yet. they last quite longer then this. even if you think its not working fine, call dell, i am sure yours is in warranty so its their headache not yours ;)
     
    nuaron, Mar 14, 2012
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    owatch15 Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah they should last way longer than a year. Unless maybe yours is faulty. Do like nuaron said and call Dell about it
     
    owatch15, Mar 16, 2012
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