HP Compaq DC7100 "date/time not set" [ Edited ]

[misty43]

HP DC7100 "date and time not set"  message on start up. We reset the Date Time but have to do it every time the system starts. The seller has sent a battery but I cannot see anywhere in the system to replace it (there is no similar battery in the machine and nowhere that it fits) Where is the battery located? how do I change it? I am sick of trying to get help from the seller and would have to pay return postage of $50 to send it back to them for repair or replacement. Hope someone can help

[banhien]

Hi,

Based on its specs, the battery should be similar to nearly all batteries on other machines, which is a "A lithium 3-VDC battery is used for maintaining the RTC and configuration memory while the system is powered down. During system operation a wire-Ored circuit allows the RTC and configuration memory to draw power from the power supply. The battery is located in a battery holder on the system board and has a life expectancy of four to eight years. When the battery has expired it is replaced with a Renata CR2032 or equivalent 3-VDC lithium battery." (around US$2).

Please check this:

  http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00283274/c00283274.pdf

Regards.