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Why does my computer boot after replacing the battery?

Why does my computer boot after replacing the battery?

After that the computer would boot and go into BIOS, but without replacing the weak CMOS battery with a fresh one it occurred again the next morning. The computer powered off after pressing the power button. Replacing the old CMOS battery with a new one fixed the problem.

What to do when your power window won’t go up?

After disconnecting the battery, the window controls need to be reset to relearn the window positions. Follow these steps: Start the vehicle. Using the driver side window control, lower the front driver side window all the way down to the bottom. Raise the window all the way to the top, and hold it for 1-2 seconds until you hear a beep.

Why does my window stop when I Turn Off the battery?

This was due to the motor holding the window at a full resistance point and still trying to go. The new technology allows the window to know when it needs to stop to prevent any unnecessary stress to the motor. The window controls now have flash memory in them, so the position can be saved when disconnecting the battery.

Can a dead CMOS battery stop a computer from booting?

A dead or weak CMOS battery will not prevent the computer from booting. You’ll just lose date and time.” It’s not too common for people to suffer from dead CMOS batteries as they generally upgrade before they are completely drained. That being said, I’ve never had an issue with booting with a dead one.

What to do if your car battery is dead?

No dash lights, no blinkers or wipers. Basically JUST the center console and drivers console would light up (they must be on separate part of electrical). Seems the “reboot” caused by battery disconnect fixed it. Although I think it’s a weak battery issue and might happen again soon.

What to do if you have electrical issues after replacing a battery?

If you’re experiencing electrical issues immediately after a battery replacement or disconnect, make sure the battery cables were re-attached and tightened down properly. Herculean strength isn’t necessary, but the cables should be snug and not move around or come off of the battery posts.

What causes a car battery to lose power?

Opening a door or turning the ignition on with the main battery disconnected can cause the battery in the device to lose power as well. Door modules Loss of express-up feature due to loss of stored “pinch point” Engine control module (ECM, PCM, VCM) Loss of learned idle speed which can cause a stalling condition.

What happens if there is no power in the car?

No power inside, no dash lights, windows won’t roll, can only shift using manual override. Just replaced battery and alternator to get car running again, which we beleive was the initial problem but wonder if there’s a relay that blew that may need replacing??

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Ruth Doyle