Starting At
$10
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Turn Around Time:
Same Day
FREE DIAGNOSTIC · HIGHLAND SQUARE
Slow PC? Crashing? We’ll find out why.
Bring your laptop or desktop in and we’ll run a full diagnostic, hardware health, drive wear, RAM stress, thermals, the works. You get a clear report and a real quote before any work happens. Most repairs go out the door same week.
CMOS Battery Replacement
PC asking you to set the date and time every boot? Losing BIOS settings? CMOS battery is dead, $10 fix including the battery, 5 minutes in the shop.
PC Date / Time Fix
About Our CMOS Battery Replacement
Computer asks you to set the date and time every time you turn it on? Losing your BIOS settings? Wi-Fi password resetting itself? You probably have a dead CMOS battery, the small coin cell on your motherboard that keeps your clock and BIOS settings alive when the PC is unplugged.
- $10 TotalIncludes the battery itself
- 5 MinutesWhile you wait
- 3-5 YearsTypical battery life after replacement
The CMOS battery is a CR2032 coin cell on your motherboard. Lasts 3–5 years before needing replacement. Symptoms: clock resetting after every shutdown, BIOS settings going back to defaults, "CMOS Checksum Error" on boot, or boot device order resetting.
$10 total, that is the battery itself plus the 5 minutes of labor to swap it. Bring your PC in or drop the tower off and we will have it back in your hands the same day.
$10 to fix a problem most people do not even know they have. If your PC nags you about the date and time on every boot, that battery is dead, do not let it bother you for years.
PC clock keeps resetting?
Bring in your tower or laptop. $10 cash and 5 minutes, done while you wait.
Common Issues We Fix
- PC asks to set date/time every boot
- Wi-Fi password resetting on its own
- BIOS settings going back to default
- Boot order resetting
- 'CMOS Checksum Error' on boot
- 'Press F1 to continue' every boot
- Clock losing time when plugged in
- Windows says cannot connect to time server
Brands & Models We Service
If you don't see yours listed, just text us a photo, we work on most makes and models.
We Replace CMOS Batteries On
Desktop PCs (any motherboard)Laptops (where accessible)Servers and rack equipmentNetwork equipment (some routers/switches)Gaming PCs / custom builds
Battery Types
CR2032 (most desktops, modern laptops)CR2016 (some older boards)ML1220 / VL2020 rechargeable cells (some laptops)
Service Notes
Walk-in service, $10 cash, 5 minutesIncludes BIOS reset to defaults if neededWill verify replacement worked before you leave
Recent CMOS Battery Replacement Work
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Get a Computer Repair quote
We reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 8a–5p). For an even faster answer, text a photo to (870) 860-8822.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often in the shop. Still stuck? Text us a photo and we'll get back to you fast.
Why is it only $10?
Because it is genuinely a 5-minute job. The battery costs us $2, takes 30 seconds to swap, and 4 minutes to verify. We charge what is fair, not what we could get away with.
Will I lose any data?
No. CMOS only holds your clock and BIOS settings, never your files, programs, or operating system. Worst case, we reset BIOS to defaults; we will help reconfigure boot order if needed.
How long does the new battery last?
3–5 years typically, sometimes longer. CMOS batteries are very low-drain, so a quality CR2032 lasts a long time.
Can I do it myself?
If comfortable opening the PC: yes, CR2032 batteries are sold at any drugstore for $2–3. The battery is on the motherboard, usually flat with a clip. Be aware that BIOS will reset to defaults.
My laptop CMOS battery is hidden, can you still replace it?
Yes, most laptops have it accessible from the bottom panel or behind the keyboard. Some require deeper disassembly. Walk-in laptop CMOS replacements run $10 if quick, up to $35 if deeper teardown is needed.
Ready to get your tech back on track?
Stop by our Highland Square Shopping Center location or send us a photo of the issue for a fast, upfront estimate.