MSI motherboard CMOS battery obsolescence: Difference between revisions
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If your CMOS battery dies and needs replacing, here are some steps to follow to replace your 'irreplaceable' battery. | If your CMOS battery dies and needs replacing, here are some steps to follow to replace your 'irreplaceable' battery. | ||
*Obtain a new standard CR2032 battery. | *Obtain a new standard CR2032 battery. | ||
*Un-mount your mainboard from your computer case and look for several screws on the reverse side of the board. Removing these allows you to remove the VRM heatsink. | *Un-mount your mainboard from your computer case and look for several screws on the reverse side of the board opposing the VRM assembly. Removing these allows you to remove the VRM heatsink. | ||
*Be mindful of the exposed thermal pads, and keep them clean while performing this process. Cover exposed pads with plastic wrap if your work environment is not clean. | *Be mindful of the exposed thermal pads, and keep them clean while performing this process. Cover exposed pads with plastic wrap if your work environment is not clean. | ||
*If your model contains an RGB lighting assembly on the VRM heatsink watch for the cable that is attached to the mainboard to enable this. Carefully unplug that cable if present. | *If your model contains an RGB lighting assembly on the VRM heatsink watch for the cable that is attached to the mainboard to enable this. Carefully unplug that cable if present. | ||