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CMOS battery replacement?

Apfelweie

Apfelweie

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Jan 22, 2011
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Hi guys

Got a 2010 Mac Mini which I use as a Multimedia server. In fact it usually is off mains, and I just power it up for music or movie about once a week.
Since about 2 weeks the date resets and it doesn't connect to my wi-fi, requiring these infos to be entered every time it gets started.

To start troubleshooting I wanted to replace the CMOS battery... trouble: where is this gizmo located, how do I access it?

Thanks for any answer/suggestion :)
 
B

Bear

macrumors G3
Jul 23, 2002
8,088
5
Sol III - Terra
Apfelweie said:
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Since about 2 weeks the date resets and it doesn't connect to my wi-fi, requiring these infos to be entered every time it gets started.
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At first glance, the date sounds like the battery, however it shouldn't forget wifi settings because of a battery.

Cmd-the-World said:
That is the wrong link. Here is the proper link to the 2010 Mac Mini:
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing-Mac-Mini-Mid-2010-PRAM-Battery/3162/1
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That battery is buried pretty deeply.
 
Apfelweie

Apfelweie

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Jan 22, 2011
13
0
Exactly what I woz looking for, thanks a lot guys!

I tried to google before posting here to no avail... just came out with the instructions for the previous model.
Love this forum and all the helpful people out there, thumbs up :)
 
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