But what if that battery runs out or breaks? Today we are going to see its function and what would happen in that case.
Can I run out of battery?
As we mentioned, this battery has a very important function in our PCs, without it it would cause a lot of problems when starting up or even not at all.
It is in charge of remembering the necessary configuration so that our computer can be turned on without problems, in addition to storing the date and time of the device. It must be added that in the most modern computers it no longer stores the BIOS configuration, it uses an internal memory that does not need energy to remember (such as a hard disk or a simple pen drive) and therefore our only problem before is a lack of battery would have to reset the time.
This does not supply power to the PC even if it is a battery, basically it is the opposite, it works when it is turned off, remembering everything necessary until you turn it back on.
That’s why we wonder What happens if we do not use the computer for a long period of time? The answer is simple. Knowing that this is responsible for storing every minute as if it were a clock, the same thing will happen to them. Even if they last a long time, they will end up running out and therefore stop working.
In this case, whether due to lack of use or simply because it has touched us, we will notice it easily since the PC would have lost time or we would not even be able to start it, as well as other problems such as not detecting the mouse, going slow or you hear beeps that you don’t know why. Therefore, if you see any of these symptoms, do not change the mouse or go crazy looking for the fault, the problem may simply be in the stack.
It is estimated that its duration would be 3 years but we use the computer on a regular basis, so if you have a PC that takes longer without turning on, you know what you have to do before it. Buy a new one.
These are standard button cell batteries, like those of a watch, you can find them in a jewelry store or in a bazaar for between €1 and €3. There are several models depending on your equipment, so make sure you take the old one so that they give you one that is compatible.
Finding the battery is not difficult, you just have to open your computer with a screwdriver and take a look at it, they are small, but not that much, you will see them quickly, they are not usually very hidden. Removing it is as easy as removing it from another device, don’t be afraid that nothing will happen. Then just put the new one in and set up your computer again, you’ll have a battery for another few years. And at least, you know how to change it for the next time.
