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**J. P. Gilliver (John)[_7_]** · August 20th 20, 11:21 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general

On Thu, 20 Aug 2020 at 13:11:04, wrote:
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With the battery removed, I am going to wait 24 hours or more for CMOS
memory to clear (did that on other HP laptop years ago). I measured the

You could short the cell terminals (e. g. put in a coin rather than a
coin cell!) on the mobo once you've removed the cell, which would
probably clear/reset it sooner. (With no power - mains or battery -
connected of course! And remember to remove the short/coin before
applying any power!)
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J. P. Gilliver