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Rome Tech CR2032 CMOS Battery for Dell Alienware Alpha R1

Name: Rome Tech CR2032 CMOS Battery for Dell Alienware Alpha R1 | Steam Machine i5 i7 Desktop by Rome Tech - Yellow Light Fix
Brand: Rome Tech
SKU: B07CLC97ZY

Bottom line: The Rome Tech CR2032 CMOS Battery for Dell Alienware Alpha R1: Fixes Alienware Alpha flashing yellow light (YLOD); main trade-off: full motherboard reset required after install.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Fixes Alienware Alpha flashing yellow light (YLOD)
✓ Pre-wired 2-pin CR2032 connector, no soldering
✓ Fits Steam Machine ASM100, R1 and 13R3 models
✓ Roughly 10-minute swap, no special tools

Cons

✗ Full motherboard reset required after install
✗ May also need a jumper/NVRAM reset, not just swap
✗ Connector may not fit every motherboard header
✗ Narrow fit: Alienware Alpha & Steam Machine only

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Designed To Fit Dell Alienware Alpha & Alienware Steam Machine - CMOS motherboard battery battery best suits to replace broken old CMOS battery for PC motherboard. Please contact us if the connector is not compatible with the motherboard
Resolves Flashing Yellow Light (YLOD) issue - Full motherboard reset must be performed after Alienware Alpha CMOS battery installation
Dell Alienware Alpha & Alienware Steam Machine CMOS CR2032 lithium 3V coin battery compatible with Steam Machine ASM100, ASM100-980, ASM100-1580, ASM100‑2980BLK, ASM100-4980BLK, ASM100-6980BLK, R1, 13R3
Extremely small size of the entire unit - Alienware CMOS battery will fit in almost any electronic device requires 3V Battery connector with 2 pins and 2 wires
Quick and simple CR2032CL-23-2 instalation takes only 10 minutes of your time. NVRAM reset may be required via jumper reset

Full Specifications

Brand	Rome Tech
Voltage	3 volts
Model Name	CR2032CL 23 2
Unit Count	1 Count
Reusability	Single Use
Model Number	CMOSRTB227
Compatibility	PC
Battery Weight	23 g
Antenna Location	Laptop
Battery Capacity	225 milliamp_hours
Battery Cell Type	Lithium Ion
Included Components	Battery
Number of Batteries	1 AAA batteries required.
Warranty Description	30 Days
Compatible Phone Models	read description
Battery Cell Composition	Lithium Ion
Recommended Uses For Product	Laptop
Full listing title	Rome Tech CR2032 CMOS Battery for Dell Alienware Alpha R1 \| Steam Machine i5 i7 Desktop by Rome Tech - Yellow Light Fix

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