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Clock issues on Dell XPS M1530

Feb 7, 2014 4:35AM PST

A few weeks back I noticed my clock wasn't keeping the right time. I clicked on the clock to update it and it said it could not open the file timedate.cpl file.Somehow the program to open the file got changed. I changed it to windows control panel and now it opens but still doesn't keep the time.I can synch it any of the settings and that works but only when the laptop is open. When I open the laptop it always has the time when I closed the laptop and the bios clock is the same way. I also have reset the bios clock with the same results.I have replaced the CMOS battery but till the same results.My next guess would be the motherboard. Is there a way to check the board? I have tried to run the system diagnostics but it always get jammed on the internal clock check at the 20% mark. Any ideas on this situation??

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I'd focus on "could not open the file timedate.cpl"
Feb 9, 2014 3:08AM PST

That sounds like a damaged OS. The sad news is that repairing Windows may not always be possible and then you have to find folk that will volunteer to help. I doubt system diagnostics will work if the OS is damaged or there are hardware issues.

Good clue, but it only confirms the machine needs work.
Bob

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CMOS Battery Error
Feb 13, 2014 3:08AM PST

Hi,
Just Change mother board CMOS battery change. Because CMOS battery control the all attach mother board devices and up to date all information. So this types off issue then change battery.

Thanks..

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CMOS Battery Error
Feb 14, 2014 11:02PM PST

I have changed the battery, upgraded to windows 8, downloaded the atomic clock and nothing has changed. I can always update the time,but once I close the laptop it all stops. I would hate to think the new battery was bad because in order to get to the battery you have to take this whole thing apart which includes taking the mother board out. The only reason I don't believe its the battery is that it always keeps the time when the laptop gets closed