[vox-tech] CMOS problems, dead battery?

[Jeff Newmiller]

On Tue, 23 Apr 2002, Ryan wrote:

> Anything other then a dead battery that'll cause a CMOS checksum error after 
> the computers been off AC for a little while?

Stirring up the innards can dislodge the battery connection.

Shutting down the computer while it is writing to the CMOS.

http://www.computerhope.com/battery.htm
http://www.resource800.com/ibmfaq.html

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