BIOS battery

[Firestrider]

Whenever I shutdown my computer and remove the PSU power cord my BIOS settings would reset.

Does this mean that my BIOS battery is dead/faulty? If so where can I buy a new one

[bz2klag]

It's a button cell or coin cell, usually CR2032, CR2025, CR2325, or CR2320 (look at your old battery to get the CR number). It's a standard battery type, should be available at any computer store, computer service shop, or pharamacy.

[Firestrider]

Hi, thanks for the reply.

Computer store being like Best Buy or would I have to go to some specialty shop?

[Evilsizer]

you can even get the battery from wallmart or target, just make sure you get the one your board needs.

[KosAMD]

Best buy would probably charge you $75 for it. I'd try walmart first then pharmacy.

[Evilsizer]

Best buy would probably charge you $75 for it. I'd try walmart first then pharmacy.

umm a watch battery will never get that costly. that is basicly what the mobo uses to keep cmos settings, is a watch battery. most is $2-$3 for one and BB doesnt carry them...

[KosAMD]

$75 was an exaggeration to show how Best buy ironically has some of the worst prices around. But, to clarify for the OP, these batteries do not cost $75.