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Question posted by powellthomas95 on June 1st, 2020

My Acer Aspire Ax3400 Needs A New Cmos Battery Were Is It On The Motherboard

my acer aspire ax3400 needs a new cmos battery were is it on the motherboard

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Answer #1: Posted by INIMITABLE on June 1st, 2020 2:43 AM
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Step 1

Turn off your Acer computer and remove the power cord.


Step 2

Remove the side of your computer case by removing the two screws that secure it.

Step 3

Look at your motherboard. The CMOS battery will look like a large watch battery and will be located on the right side.


Step 4

Gently pry out the battery with your fingers by lifting the edge of the battery.

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