Thank you, Caroll.  I did check the manual.  There are 2 solder points on the board,
but I still don't know what the procedure is to short something.  Do I use a
screwdriver, wire or what?  Apparently I have to touch these two points with
something, I just don't know what.

Caroll Grigsby wrote:

> Diana:
> Check the motherboard manual. On newer motherboards, the CMOS can be
> reset by shorting out two terminals on the motherboard. On older ones,
> it is necessary to remove the battery. I share your concern about
> bending (apparently) flimsy plastic thingies way out of shape (and I'm a
> retired mechanical engineer who has designed them). So long as you don't
> go in there with a 2 foot crowbar, and use a little finesse, you're
> probably going to be OK. OTOH, if it really makes you uncomfortable,
> perhaps this is one time when it might be worthwhile taking the box to
> your local PC repair guy and paying the minimum bench charge. Your best
> bet might be a local mom-and-pop operation on a slow day; with any luck,
> you might be able to see how it's done.
> Regards,
> Carroll Grigsby
>
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