How Do You Replace The CMOS Battery In A Gateway Laptop?
The CMOS battery powers the CMOS chip in your Gateway laptop, which stores your computer’s CMOS and BIOS settings. It is also responsible for your computer’s date and time settings. CMOS batteries have an average lifespan of approximately 10 years. You can tell when a CMOS batter is dying because your computer begins to forget the date and time and/or you start to receive errors that say “CMOS checksum error,” “CMOS Read Error” or “CMOS Battery Failure.” Turn off the power on your laptop and unplug the power adapter. Turn the computer over and remove the screws on the back. Completely disassemble the laptop until the motherboard is exposed. The CMOS battery is always located on the motherboard. Refer to your owner’s manual for specific disassemble instructions. Locate the CMOS battery on your motherboard. It is a round, metallic disc that looks similar to a watch battery. Grip the battery around the edges with your fingertips and gently pull it out of its socket. Insert the new battery
