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 'unreplacable' 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.  Removing these allows you to remove the VRM heatsink.