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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: night-rider on March 15, 2012, 02:14:21 AM
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hello!
please help find where the rtc reset pin(bios reset jumper) in my samsung np-nf210 netbook.
when I search the web it says below the ram but can't see anything with rtc label.
thanks in advance
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Usually in laptops there is no jumper to reset CMOS like on desktops.
A laptop CMOS battery may look like this:
(http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.laptopparts101.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/coin-cmos-battery-560x420.jpg&sa=X&ei=vrZhT4KSK8GSiAeumtW-BQ&ved=0CAoQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNGCTaRN42z9dU_slEK9davi5jcQzQ)
or this:
(http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.allabouthappylife.com/acer_ferrari_5000/acer_ferrari_5000_detach-rtc-battery.jpg&sa=X&ei=xLZhT8HMCIyXiAf90NTdBQ&ved=0CAoQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNEpSx_CG6W24WETxhNNQm4q-d3dpg)
If you want to reset the CMOS, unplug or take out the battery and wait 10-25 minutes before putting it back in.
Also, what errors have you encountered that make you think resetting CMOS is necessary?
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thanks for the reply.
My problem was already solved!
cheers!
Actually I'm troubleshooting a netbook of my friend that won't boot(no display at all) that's why I think reseting the bios will solve it.
I found the rtc below/ other side of the board, . So I just unplug the rtc and short circuit the two pin.
thanks again!
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There's no point in 'short-circuiting' the pins. There's no charge without a power source...
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hey I have the same problem and same netbook. Where did you find the rtc pin?
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hey I have the same problem and same netbook. Where did you find the rtc pin?
There's no point in 'short-circuiting' the pins. There's no charge without a power source...
it may be advisable to start your own thread..........
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There's no point in 'short-circuiting' the pins. There's no charge without a power source...
CMOS circuits can hold a charge for a very long time without a power source. That's why they have the shorting pins.