Boot LC475 without battery?

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vtgearhead

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May 1, 2023
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Should I be able to boot an LC475 with no CMOS battery installed in the system? I've just acquired one that refuses to start without a battery and do not believe that's the expected behavior. If I'm correct in that assumption, any idea where to start troubleshooting?

(Apologies - I had erroneously posted this in the wrong topic)
 
MacMaster

MacMaster

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Nov 1, 2021
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The LC475 is one of those models that will not output video without a PRAM battery installed. I believe it is possible to "jump start" one by flicking the power switch on and off and back on again rapidly but I have never tried it.

I suggest getting something like a MacBatt or MeowTOAST to use a CR2032 battery instead of the 1/2AA.
 
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