BIOS battery on motherboard

[h2o-]

I've seen some name brand Lithium Coin Battery (CR2032) cost $5 each and also I saw from dollar shop $1/3. I understand the what you pay what you get theory but can anyone educate how much is a reasonable CR2032 cell?

In theory, one should work for about 5 yrs, is it theoritically correct?

TIA

[board123]

Get the dollar store stuff.

[Keas]

In theory, one should work for about 5 yrs, is it theoritically correct?

TIA

i dont know about how long they are supposed to last. i do know that i have my first computer i bought in 96 still running strong that i gave to a friend who needed it for a friend.

i deal with alot of old computers and never had a battery die on me. let me know how it works ok.

[LonesomeDove]

I actually have a computer from 1991 and the battery still works. It seems like they last forever. But any brand should do because even the name brands are made by the same company that makes the generic ones.