cmos batteries for dell 5100

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After searching google for a little while I take it they're not the little
round ones like on desktop motherboards, is that correct?

And why the heck are they 27 dollars?

Anyone have a cheap source?

Thanks alot

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Thanks for the info, I did not know that.


"Barry Watzman" <WatzmanNOSPAM@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
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> They are usually not the standard $2 lithium batteries.
>
> Actually, most notebooks use rechargeable batteries for this, while
> desktops use single-use Lithium cells.
>
> The price is partially because a rechargeable battery is more expensive,
> and partially because Dell can charge whatever they want. If you get the
> battery out, you may be able to find a cheap replacement. Be VERY sure
> it's the same excat type of battery (single use or rechargeable, and
> chemical system).
>
>
> Rich S. wrote:
>
>> After searching google for a little while I take it they're not the
>> little round ones like on desktop motherboards, is that correct?
>>
>> And why the heck are they 27 dollars?
>>
>> Anyone have a cheap source?
>>
>> Thanks alot
>>