# What happens when your PC's CMOS battery dies?

- Source: Engadget
- Published: 2026-10-26T12:15:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.engadget.com/2289047/what-happens-when-pc-cmos-battery-dies/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/what-happens-when-your-pc-s-cmos-battery-dies-832465/

The CMOS battery isn't something you'll need to change often. But when it goes, it's time for a quick swap.

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