Gateway pc

[Spiritfox]

I need help fixing my PC, when I turn it on, its on for one second then off the next second. Idk what’s going on I’m just trying to fix it and put it to use, please help me figure this out! (Brand name is gateway)

[jmarket]

Re other closed duplicate thread, OS is apparently XP

[veeg]

Try changing out the cmos battery..

[Spiritfox]

ok but idk what to change it to, can it be any random one?

[veeg]

ok but idk what to change it to, can it be any random one?

Not quite sure what you are asking.. With the pc powered down and then push the power button for about 10 secs.. Look inside the case and should see a coin (quarter) size battery on the the mobo.. Take that out without bending any of the tabs. Replace that battery with the same model number listed on the battery.

[Spiritfox]

Is there supposed to be a battery there or something?

[veeg]

Yep,that is where your cmos battery goes.. It probably is a CR2032 lithium coin cell .. Check your model # on that gateway to double check..

[Spiritfox]

where should i look?

[veeg]

You can google that..

[Spiritfox]

Ok thanks for the help, I really appreciate it!

[phillpower2]

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[phillpower2]

Any update for us?

[phillpower2]

Thread closed due to lack of feedback from the OP.