How to locate and reset Acer 5920G CMOS Battery – without dismantling the whole laptop

The other day I had to reset the CMOS battery on my Acer 5920G laptop. I found a nice little short cut in getting the job done quickly and efficiently. After reading a couple of tutorials online most of the people said that I would literally have to completely dismantle the laptop (apart from the monitor of course), which seemed a little long-winded, seeing as that I was able to spot the CMOS battery just by removing the back cover.

The problem lies in its location. It is extremely difficult to get your fingers in where its connect to the circuit board without dismantling the case and circuit board (”No disassemble number 5” – Johnny 5). This guide will show you how to reset the CMOS battery by only removing the back cover of the laptop.