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1346741 2013-06-24 02:23:00 Hi

My laptop is not keeping time so I am guessing the CMOS battery needs replacing? Before I start investigating how to fix this is there a way I can confirm that this is definitely the problem?

The laptop is a Sony Vaio S Series. Assuming it is the battery, is it relatively easy to get to the CMOS battery if I try and do this myself? I don't want to have to tear it down completely but am happy to try and attempt a simple fix.

Thanks
swazi (16894)
1346742 2013-06-24 03:47:00 Depends on the exact model, some are dead simple others are not.

With laptops dont always expect it to be a normal CMOS battery, some have the battery in a heat shrink cover with a plug attachment ( had two like this) and they are not as easy to find as the standard CMOS battery.

Some Vaios are easy like This one in the Video (www.youtube.com) -- its got a heatshrink and plug attachment.

Whats the exact model ?
wainuitech (129)
1346743 2013-06-24 04:30:00 Thanks Wainuitech

It is model VPCS117GG.

Your help is much appreciated.

Cheers
swazi (16894)
1346744 2013-06-25 00:08:00 Hi, further to the above, I have noticed that the laptop is not keeping time even when connected to a powersource. Does this still mean the problem is the cmos battery? swazi (16894)
1346745 2013-06-25 00:12:00 The time doesnt rely on power. If the CMOS is dead / flat it'll lose time Speedy Gonzales (78)
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