Tried to remove CMOS battery...computer acting up now

[Compguy123]

Ok so I tried to remove my CMOS battery, I guess I must have lifted it up and it went back into place. I just wanted to see the model number

I restarted it, got a "Battery is low volatage" message for the first time, and now everytime I try to sign onto msn, it says "No connection found". Also, for a few websites, I now get the "DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE RISKS?" page, have to agree to it, add the exception, and THEN the page works

Everything else is fine. I know I have to replace the battery, but there are 2 slots holding it down...I can't even take it out. I have a Dell Dimension 4500s

Will this problem go away once I replace the battery? I don't get the message on EVERY site, only a few. Also the MSN thing is annoying...

Thanks a lot!

[JJ 3000]

This is from your computer's manual

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4500s/replace.htm#1139899

Also, make sure that you are grounded to the computer's case the whole time you are working inside of it. Static electricity can fry your motherboard!

[JJ 3000]

Also, why do you think that you need to replace the battery?

Do the website warnings only happen in Internet Explorer? Do you have another web browser?

[patio]

The # on a CMOS battery is usually facing up and doesn't need to be removed...
Part # CR 2032...available anywhere.