Date and time on computer kept resetting and received CMOS error on bootup. I purchased new corresponding coin type battery for replacement. When I opened the case and located the old battery, I noticed how loose the tension strap was against the old battery. I went ahead and replaced the battery, but still have no tension for connection. I still receive the bootup error and incorrect time. Temporarily I have captured the CMOS settings for safety and have left the computer powered on continously. What are my options for a temporary and permanent fix?
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Battery tension strap not making contact!
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you can bend it down till it touches the other contact, just be careful...it's only got a gap of 3/16". So you should have to worry too much. You may have to press down a couple times to get it to take. Jay ![[infinity]](/data/assets/smilies/infinity.gif "[infinity] [infinity]")
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