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                                                                                          nimrod (321)
                                                            
                          
                          
                                                          For almost all brands and models you need to open it up completely in order to change the CMOS battery, because it is almost allways located under the keyboard or close to the mousepad. Be very careful and, if you can, find some information on the internet first about the model you own so you wont mess up.