[Lynn222]

Got an error message that my system battery voltage is low. After some research, I understand the BIOS battery needs replacing which is on the motherboard. I can't do this...no way! So, I have several questions:

Does anyone know someone who can replace this for me...brownies will be their reward!

Where would I take my hard drive (store)?

Do I need to replace the battery? If I don't, what will happen?

Originally Posted by Lynn222

Got an error message that my system battery voltage is low. After some research, I understand the BIOS battery needs replacing which is on the motherboard. I can't do this...no way! So, I have several questions:

Does anyone know someone who can replace this for me...brownies will be their reward!

Where would I take my hard drive (store)?

Do I need to replace the battery? If I don't, what will happen?

Geek squad at Best Buy could do this. Sorry I can't help, I am in RI. Maybe someone from one of the computer clubs in the villages can help. Not a major task or difficult. Good luck.

[Regor]

if you leave your computer on, you won't notice anything. If you shut it off, you will have to reset time and date. Thats about it.

[cybermuda]

be careful if you do try to replace that battery - I broke the retaining spring so the new battery is of no help

no worse off than before, but frustrating as I almost had the problem fixed!

[Hawkwind]

Try MMD Computer at 124 S US Hwy 27/441 Lady Lake, FL (352)750-3707. It is just south of the intersection of 466 and 27/441 on the left. http://www.mmdcomputers.com/default.asp

[Freeda]

Herb Olmstead 352-216-5034 does computer work; he is very experienced, reliable, and reasonable; and will do a free diagnostic. He is at Markets of Marion on the weekends but can be reached at the above number during the week, also.

[ajakk]

Originally Posted by Lynn222

Do I need to replace the battery? If I don't, what will happen?

If you can download a program that sets the time and date when your computer starts, you don't need the battery. These programs can be found online for free, not hard to install.

The http://thevillagescomputerclub.com/default.aspx has a list of people that can install your battery, if you want it replaced.

[Lynn222]

Thanks for all the great battery advice. To Freeda...I called Herb and he will take care of the problem.