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Low system battery - infinite loop

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by DaDakota, Aug 22, 2009.

  1. DaDakota

    DaDakota Fight Facism
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    I just got back from my biz trip to the EU, and we had a power outage while away, and now I get the annoying screen that allows you to boot up in:

    Safe Mode
    Safe Mode with Networking
    Last known good config
    Normally

    Basically, I have tried them all, and it just comes back to this screen. I did get a low system battery indicator, and saw that the time for it was Jan 1. 2005.....so clearly I need to replace that.

    But would that cause this problem?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated..

    DD
     
    #1 DaDakota, Aug 22, 2009
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  2. Poloshirtbandit

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    you tried replacing the CMOS battery?
     
    #2 Poloshirtbandit, Aug 22, 2009
  3. DaDakota

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    Not yet, I just got back late last night, and unplugged it overnight.....got the same warning then noticed the date was 2005.

    Would replacing it fix the looping problem?

    I can easily replace it, but I am thinking of taking it in, because I don't want to mess anything up if it is a bigger issue.

    DD
     
    #3 DaDakota, Aug 22, 2009
  4. DaDakota

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    Took it to Geek Squad, they can figure it out.

    DD
     
    #4 DaDakota, Aug 23, 2009
  5. The Real Shady

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    $100 for a CMOS battery. :)
     
    #5 The Real Shady, Aug 23, 2009
  6. DaDakota

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    No, I replaced that, and had the same issue......I could have reinstalled the software, but figured I would let them have a go.

    DD
     
    #6 DaDakota, Aug 23, 2009
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