Building a replacement 386/486 CMOS battery
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Older PC motherboards often used rechargeable barrel batteries that can leak and damage components. A simple DIY fix involves replacing these with a 3× AA battery pack connected to the motherboard's external battery header. This solution is easy to implement, allows for battery swapping, and preserves the board's original configuration.
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