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=== CMOS battery === | === CMOS battery === | ||
Replace the battery carefully using the special tab. Do **NOT** pry it off using a screwdriver because then it will break and it won't go back in. | Replace the battery carefully using the special tab. Do **NOT** pry it off using a screwdriver because then it will break and it won't go back in. | ||
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+ | Replacing the CMOS battery will reset your BIOS/UEFI settings, so be prepared for this. | ||
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=== HDD === | === HDD === | ||
You should first get your important data off of it. If you feel it is failing fast, use ddrescue to image the drive to another drive. Once you have the image, be it complete or incomplete, you can use [[http:// | You should first get your important data off of it. If you feel it is failing fast, use ddrescue to image the drive to another drive. Once you have the image, be it complete or incomplete, you can use [[http:// |