Compaq CQ 60 Lap Top Question

[PAUL161]

I need to replace the cmos battery, in my Compaq CQ60 206US lap top which is no problem, but, there are two batteries listed.

One is listed as-CQ60 CMOS Battery

Second listed as-CQ60 CMOS <span style="color: #FF0000">RTC</span> Battery

What is the difference between the two as they will both physically fit? What does <span style="color: #FF0000">RTC</span> mean?

 

[NutmegCT]

RTC = Real Time Clock

T.

Edit: Better a quick CMOS battery change, than waiting too long and the laptop forgets it has a hard drive!

What type battery do you use for that CMOS? Mine over the last couple years have all been lithium 3032's.

 

[PAUL161]

The battery in the Compaq has a short pigtail that plugs into the PC board under the hard drive. I guess I should get the RTC version.

Looks like this;

 

[PAUL161]

Ones on it's way!

 

[NutmegCT]

So you're replacing the CMOS battery, right? Not the RTC battery?

T.