diy &mdash; Chronicles of Ellery Ivan MD https://write.as/elleryivanmd/tag:diy Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:22:55 +0000 Instructions on how to change a CMOS battery https://write.as/elleryivanmd/instructions-on-how-to-change-a-cmos-battery?pk_campaign=rss-feed <![CDATA[Achievement unlocked. Successfully changed the CMOS battery of a Gigabyte G41MTS2 model (yes, its an old old motherboard and it is still working). Tools prepared: 1 small flat (straight) screwdriver 1 Lithium Battery CR 2032 (coin shaped) Things to do: (this may vary per motherboard, please consult your motherboard manual) Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the power cord from the AC power source. Remove the computer cover. Find the battery on the board. First note the orientation of the positive and negative terminal on the battery. Remove the battery. Using the screwdriver, gently pry the battery free from its connector. Wait at least a minute then replace the old battery with a new one. Note the correct orientation of the terminal. For this model the positive terminal is visible or is on top. Put the computer cover back on. Plug the computer and all devices back in. 10. Power up your computer and set up the proper system date and time. #DIY Day 38 of #100DaysToOffload. Find out more about it here.]]> Achievement unlocked. Successfully changed the CMOS battery of a Gigabyte G41MTS2 model (yes, its an old old motherboard and it is still working).

Tools prepared:

  1. 1 small flat (straight) screwdriver

  2. 1 Lithium Battery CR 2032 (coin shaped)

Things to do: (this may vary per motherboard, please consult your motherboard manual)

  1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer.

  2. Disconnect the power cord from the AC power source.

  3. Remove the computer cover.

  4. Find the battery on the board.

  5. First note the orientation of the positive and negative terminal on the battery.

  6. Remove the battery. Using the screwdriver, gently pry the battery free from its connector.

  7. Wait at least a minute then replace the old battery with a new one. Note the correct orientation of the terminal. For this model the positive terminal is visible or is on top.

  8. Put the computer cover back on.

  9. Plug the computer and all devices back in.

  10. Power up your computer and set up the proper system date and time.

#DIY

Day 38 of #100DaysToOffload. Find out more about it here.

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