F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Time on Windows keeps shifting. You're attempting to adjust the CMOS battery.

Time on Windows keeps shifting. You're attempting to adjust the CMOS battery.

Time on Windows keeps shifting. You're attempting to adjust the CMOS battery.

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NikoFoo
Junior Member
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04-26-2021, 09:32 PM
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My father's laptop time shifts unpredictably. It seems to reset after a short period. After syncing, the clock jumps to a different value. I'm not sure what's causing this. The machine is old—an AMD 1st generation Ryzen 3, 8GB RAM. I think the CMOS battery might be faulty. I want to replace it. It runs Windows 11, has a Ryzen 2200G processor and an iirc 8GB memory chip. The CMOS looks damaged. How can I swap the battery? It comes with an ITX Gigabyte motherboard, GA-AB350N-Gaming WiFi. The replacement guide is here: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-...support-dl
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NikoFoo
04-26-2021, 09:32 PM #1

My father's laptop time shifts unpredictably. It seems to reset after a short period. After syncing, the clock jumps to a different value. I'm not sure what's causing this. The machine is old—an AMD 1st generation Ryzen 3, 8GB RAM. I think the CMOS battery might be faulty. I want to replace it. It runs Windows 11, has a Ryzen 2200G processor and an iirc 8GB memory chip. The CMOS looks damaged. How can I swap the battery? It comes with an ITX Gigabyte motherboard, GA-AB350N-Gaming WiFi. The replacement guide is here: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-...support-dl

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zMadeus
Posting Freak
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04-27-2021, 01:24 AM
#2
They sometimes connect the battery directly to save space, which can complicate replacement. The first-generation Ryzen processors are quite modern. There might be issues with the battery, but older systems haven’t encountered new batteries before. Are you noticing changes in BIOS updates or Windows versions too?
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zMadeus
04-27-2021, 01:24 AM #2

They sometimes connect the battery directly to save space, which can complicate replacement. The first-generation Ryzen processors are quite modern. There might be issues with the battery, but older systems haven’t encountered new batteries before. Are you noticing changes in BIOS updates or Windows versions too?

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Kitusgame_YT
Junior Member
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04-30-2021, 12:01 AM
#3
They likely attached the battery or holder vertically to conserve space. From the image, it seems oversized and bulky for a standalone battery. I might be mistaken. If you modify it, reheat it, it should shrink back to fit. It appears they secured the wrapped unit to the back metal housing with double tape. The battery link to the motherboard runs through those red and black wires.
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Kitusgame_YT
04-30-2021, 12:01 AM #3

They likely attached the battery or holder vertically to conserve space. From the image, it seems oversized and bulky for a standalone battery. I might be mistaken. If you modify it, reheat it, it should shrink back to fit. It appears they secured the wrapped unit to the back metal housing with double tape. The battery link to the motherboard runs through those red and black wires.

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dt118lw
Member
198
05-01-2021, 10:48 PM
#4
It seems the device probably uses a battery, but it’s wrapped in shrink wrap. I’m unsure about the exact process or replacement steps. You might need to replace just the battery, not the entire connection. Confirm with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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dt118lw
05-01-2021, 10:48 PM #4

It seems the device probably uses a battery, but it’s wrapped in shrink wrap. I’m unsure about the exact process or replacement steps. You might need to replace just the battery, not the entire connection. Confirm with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Ay_TeX
Junior Member
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05-03-2021, 07:27 AM
#5
Purchase 2032 batteries, each shrink-wrapped and including the connector, or create your own.
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Ay_TeX
05-03-2021, 07:27 AM #5

Purchase 2032 batteries, each shrink-wrapped and including the connector, or create your own.

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Champion2103
Member
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05-03-2021, 10:40 AM
#6
The CMOS battery shouldn't be a problem as long as you don't shut off the power or unplug it from the wall. A dead CMOS battery doesn't cause random time changes; instead, it resets the clock, which means it will show midnight when you start up. Most motherboards usually display a message during POST that you need to press F1 to proceed.
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Champion2103
05-03-2021, 10:40 AM #6

The CMOS battery shouldn't be a problem as long as you don't shut off the power or unplug it from the wall. A dead CMOS battery doesn't cause random time changes; instead, it resets the clock, which means it will show midnight when you start up. Most motherboards usually display a message during POST that you need to press F1 to proceed.

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valve_
Member
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05-03-2021, 07:35 PM
#7
I considered replacing the CMOS battery as the simplest solution, but since that’s a bit of a hassle, I’ll dig deeper. If it isn’t CMOS, I’m concerned it might be malware altering the system clock? Next time I’ll verify the BIOS time after another change.
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valve_
05-03-2021, 07:35 PM #7

I considered replacing the CMOS battery as the simplest solution, but since that’s a bit of a hassle, I’ll dig deeper. If it isn’t CMOS, I’m concerned it might be malware altering the system clock? Next time I’ll verify the BIOS time after another change.

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Hang_E
Junior Member
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05-03-2021, 11:23 PM
#8
It could be due to Windows misinterpreting its location, causing time zone issues. Attempt updating Windows to possibly resolve the problem.
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Hang_E
05-03-2021, 11:23 PM #8

It could be due to Windows misinterpreting its location, causing time zone issues. Attempt updating Windows to possibly resolve the problem.

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Vryam
Junior Member
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05-04-2021, 12:53 AM
#9
After reconsidering, it might not be the CMOS battery issue. There seems to be no other problem besides the time changes—CMOS low battery usually leads to more issues. Another hint is that the time shifts consistently in a few-hour range, while the date and minutes/seconds stay accurate. The time zone appears correct. It also looks like the hour differences vary each time. Should I worry about malware?
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Vryam
05-04-2021, 12:53 AM #9

After reconsidering, it might not be the CMOS battery issue. There seems to be no other problem besides the time changes—CMOS low battery usually leads to more issues. Another hint is that the time shifts consistently in a few-hour range, while the date and minutes/seconds stay accurate. The time zone appears correct. It also looks like the hour differences vary each time. Should I worry about malware?

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Lynn512
Member
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05-06-2021, 12:09 PM
#10
Verify whether Windows 10 or 11 automatically adjusts the timezone settings. It could simply be causing issues.
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Lynn512
05-06-2021, 12:09 PM #10

Verify whether Windows 10 or 11 automatically adjusts the timezone settings. It could simply be causing issues.

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