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5-Pack CR2032 CMOS Battery for Motherboard | CR 2032 3V Lithium BIOS Battery with 2-Wire Leads & MOLEX Connector – Compatible with ThinkPad T440p, PC, Laptop, and More
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ViCep 5-Pack CR2032 CMOS Battery for Motherboard

Status: 5-Pack CR2032 CMOS Battery for Motherboard: Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

Bottom line: The ViCep 5-Pack CR2032 CMOS Battery for Motherboard: Pre-wired 2-lead MOLEX 51021 connector plugs straight into laptop CMOS headers; main trade-off: connector polarity is not universal; wrong match can short your board.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Pre-wired 2-lead MOLEX 51021 connector plugs straight into laptop CMOS headers
  • ✓ Under 3% annual self-discharge keeps spare cells usable years after purchase
  • ✓ Rated -20C to +60C, so it holds voltage in cold shops and warm cases

Cons

  • ✗ Connector polarity is not universal; wrong match can short your board
  • ✗ No stated warranty term on the listing, only a contact-us support promise
  • ✗ Non-rechargeable lithium; charging it is explicitly prohibited by ViCep
  • ✗ Compatibility list skips modern desktop boards that use a bare battery socket

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ViCep 5-Pack CR2032 CMOS Battery for Motherboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the motherboards category. ViCep's motherboards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • 1.Product Specifications--Model: CR2032; Connector: molex51021. Make Sure Device Polarity Matches with Battery Connector Before Purchase. Connector Polarity IS NOT UNIVERSAL!!! (It will cause a shortage if the polarity of the battery connector does not match your device.) DO NOT Charge battery.
  • 2.Long-Lasting Power & Reliable Performance--Less than 3% self-discharge rate per year at room temperature. Engineered for consistent voltage output to power devices, ranging from -20℃ to + 60℃(-4℉-140℉).
  • 3.Wide Application--Compatible with Alienware M11x R1 R2 Area-51 13 15 17 18 R2 R3 R4 M14x R1 R2 M17x M18x R2 Area-51 M9700 M9750; Dell Latitude E6520, E6420, E6320, XFR E6420, ATG E6420, E5530, E6230, E5430, E6530, E6430; IBM Lenovo Thinkpad T40 T400 T41 T410 T410I T42 T420 T420I T420S.
  • 4.Safety Design--Advanced anti-leak technology and corrosion-resistant construction to protect your electronics. Please keep out of reach of children. DO NOT SWALLOW.
  • 5.Quality Assurance--Rigorously tested for performance. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our products, please send us a message and we’re happy to help.

Full Specifications

BrandViCep
Unit Count5 Count
CompatibilityPC
Number of Batteries5 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included)
Battery Cell CompositionOther Than Listed
Recommended Uses For ProductLaptop
Full listing title5-Pack CR2032 CMOS Battery for Motherboard | CR 2032 3V Lithium BIOS Battery with 2-Wire Leads & MOLEX Connector – Compatible with ThinkPad T440p, PC, Laptop, and More

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