MSI Motherboard CMOS Battery Obsolescence: Difference between revisions

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 * If your model contains an RGB lighting assembly on the VRM heatsink watch for the cable that is attached to the mainboard to enable this.  Remove that cable if present.
 * Locate the CMOS battery and unplug the leads.  The leads should be a pair of black and red wires leading to a miniature mainboard plug. Unplug the connector.
-* Dismantle the wrapping on the battery unit itself and use a tackwelder or some electricians tape to re-anchor leads to the terminals and replace the battery.  Low thermal tack welding with nickle strips is preferred for longevity purposes, absent the tools to do that, tape will suffice.
+* Dismantle the wrapping on the battery unit itself and un-mount the leads from the battery surface by either force, desoldering, or clipping them.
-* Encase the new battery with electrical tape and re-mount it near the original location. Standard double sided foam tape should function nicely for this.
+* Solder each lead to a piece of nickle strip, and use a tackwelder to re-anchor each strip to the battery surface.  Alternatively, simply wrap some electricians tape to re-anchor leads to the terminals though this solution will weaken over time. Upon completing this assembly to your satisfaction, move on to the next step.
+* Encase the new battery with electrical tape and re-mount it near the original location. Standard double sided foam tape should function nicely for this. Hotglue also works.
 * Replace the VRM heatsink, ensuring good contact across all thermal pads, and reconnecting the RGB lighting connector if it is present.
 * Re-Anchor the screws on the opposing side of the PCB.