MSI motherboard CMOS battery obsolescence: Difference between revisions
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==Workarounds== | ==Workarounds== | ||
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. | ||
[[File:CSWiki-MainboardBatteryMSI.png|alt=CMOS Battery Location|397x397px|thumb]] | [[File:CSWiki-MainboardBatteryMSI.png|alt=CMOS Battery Location|397x397px|thumb|MSI Z890 Edge TI Wifi Mainboard with VRM heatsink removed and CMOS battery highlighted]] | ||
*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 opposing the VRM assembly. 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. | ||
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*Locate the CMOS battery and unplug the leads. The leads should be a pair of black and red wires leading to a miniature mainboard plug. Unplug the connector. | *Locate the CMOS battery and unplug the leads. The leads should be a pair of black and red wires leading to a miniature mainboard plug. Unplug the connector. | ||
*Dismantle the wrapping on the battery unit itself and un-mount the leads from the battery surface by either force, desoldering, or clipping them. | *Dismantle the wrapping on the battery unit itself and un-mount the leads from the battery surface by either force, desoldering, or clipping them. | ||
*Solder each lead to a piece of nickle strip, and use a tackwelder to re-anchor each strip to the correct polarity battery surface. Alternatively, simply wrap some electricians tape to re-anchor leads to the terminals, though be mindful, that tape adhesive will weaken over time, leading to possible loose connections. Tack welding is preferable. Upon completing this assembly to your satisfaction, move on to the next step. | *[[File:CSWiki MSIZ890Assembled.jpg|thumb|The same mainboard with VRM heatsink installed]]Solder each lead to a piece of nickle strip, and use a tackwelder to re-anchor each strip to the correct polarity battery surface. Alternatively, simply wrap some electricians tape to re-anchor leads to the terminals, though be mindful, that tape adhesive will weaken over time, leading to possible loose connections. Tack welding is preferable. Upon completing this assembly to your satisfaction, move on to the next step. | ||
*Encase the new battery with electrical tape and re-mount it near the original location. Standard double sided foam tape should function nicely for this. Hotglue also works. | *Encase the new battery with electrical tape and re-mount it near the original location. Standard double sided foam tape should function nicely for this. Hotglue also works. | ||
*Replace the VRM heatsink, ensuring good contact across all thermal pads, and reconnecting the RGB lighting connector if it is present. | *Replace the VRM heatsink, ensuring good contact across all thermal pads, and reconnecting the RGB lighting connector if it is present. | ||