Internal Clock Needs Resetting

[-Nisko-]

My internal clock (Dell Latitude) needs frequent resetting. What are the
possible causes? Thanks.....

 

[Shenan Stanley]

My internal clock (Dell Latitude) needs frequent resetting. What
are the possible causes? Thanks.....

Dying CMOS battery.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

My internal clock (Dell Latitude) needs frequent resetting. What are
the possible causes? Thanks.....

How far off the correct time does it get?

Are you losing time while the computer is running, or while it is powered
off?

Assuming the latter, you need to replace your motherboard battery.

 

[-Nisko-]

Thanks - is this something I can tackle myself?

How far off the correct time does it get?

Are you losing time while the computer is running, or while it is powered
off?

Assuming the latter, you need to replace your motherboard battery.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Thanks - is this something I can tackle myself?

Sure. It's very easy and the batteries are inexpensive--just a couple of
dollars or so. Open the case and look for a little flat battery around the
size of a quarter. It's normally held in place by a clip. You can either
take it out and take it to the computer store, or copy down the info on it.

Before you take it out, it's prudent to go into the BIOS setup program and
write down all the settings you see there. When the battery comes out, you
usually have 15 minutes or so before those settings are lost, but it's good
to have a record of them just in case. (For that reason, I prefer copying
down the info to take to the store, and removing the battery only at the
last minute).

 

[-Nisko-]

Thanks...

Sure. It's very easy and the batteries are inexpensive--just a couple of
dollars or so. Open the case and look for a little flat battery around the
size of a quarter. It's normally held in place by a clip. You can either
take it out and take it to the computer store, or copy down the info on
it.

Before you take it out, it's prudent to go into the BIOS setup program and
write down all the settings you see there. When the battery comes out, you
usually have 15 minutes or so before those settings are lost, but it's
good to have a record of them just in case. (For that reason, I prefer
copying down the info to take to the store, and removing the battery only
at the last minute).

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Thanks...

You're welcome. Glad to help.