Weird problem with laptop. - Clock problem

[roborobs computer repair]

Hey guys,

I have an odd problem with a laptop. For some reason the clock keeps getting a half an hour slow and I'm not sure what could be causing it. Checked for viruses and nothing shows, checked the synchronization and it is setup correctly. Any ideas what could cause this?

[16k_zx81]

Originally Posted by roborobs computer repair

Hey guys,

I have an odd problem with a laptop. For some reason the clock keeps getting a half an hour slow and I'm not sure what could be causing it. Checked for viruses and nothing shows, checked the synchronization and it is setup correctly. Any ideas what could cause this?

What time zone is the clock set to?

Is it set to sync with internet time?

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[roborobs computer repair]

Originally Posted by 16k_zx81

What time zone is the clock set to?

Is it set to sync with internet time?

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Eastern standard Time and yes it is set to sync to time.windows.com

[frodo7200]

is it always half an hour or does it get more out over time? not had this on a laptop but have on old pc's and it was the cmos battery.

[tim fitzgerald]

Replace the cmos battery. I agree with frodo. I've seen really weird problems with a dying cmos battery not just time and date.

[roborobs computer repair]

Originally Posted by tim fitzgerald

Replace the cmos battery. I agree with frodo. I've seen really weird problems with a dying cmos battery not just time and date.

Originally Posted by frodo7200

is it always half an hour or does it get more out over time? not had this on a laptop but have on old pc's and it was the cmos battery.

it really is weird the slowest it gets is half an hour - currently it is only 4 mins slow. As far as I know a laptop does not have a cmos battery.

[Cadishead Computers]

Some Lappies do have a cmos battery. I had a Compaq cq61 in yesterday for a screen replacement.

In doing this screen, the laptop had to be partly dismantled, what did I find?, yup a cmos battery.

[roborobs computer repair]

Originally Posted by Cadishead Computers

Some Lappies do have a cmos battery. I had a Compaq cq61 in yesterday for a screen replacement.

In doing this screen, the laptop had to be partly dismantled, what did I find?, yup a cmos battery.

That is a fairly old machine - this laptop is a Toshiba Satelite that is about 3 years old.

[NYJimbo]

Originally Posted by roborobs computer repair

As far as I know a laptop does not have a cmos battery.

ALL laptops have cmos batteries. Some are cells you can replace, others are rechargeable (usually managanese lithium). Some are soldered others are connected by a short cable and some are in the more familiar coincell-holder.

[frodo7200]

yep, there'll be a battery of some sort in there.