Laptop "Clock" is Always Wrong

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Every time you turn on your laptop, the time and date are reset to several years ago.

Symptoms
  • Wrong time
  • Wrong date
  • SSL errors
Possible Causes
  • Dead CMOS battery

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Sync with Internet Time

Settings > Time & Language > Sync Now (Temporary fix).

2

Replace CMOS Battery

Open the laptop and replace the small CR2032 coin cell on the motherboard.

3

Check BIOS Settings

Ensure the time is set correctly in the firmware menu.

When to See a Technician

The CMOS battery keeps the clock running even when the main battery is dead or removed.

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