The "BIOS battery extender" enables simple BIOS battery changes in a computer without stopping the production line. (DE-Patent: AZ: 10 2023 003 285.9)

Problem

Inside computers is a BIOS battery. The BIOS battery ensures that when the computer is turned off, the BIOS configuration settings are not lost. Since the batteries lose charge over time, they must be replaced regularly. A state-of-the-art replacement of the battery includes the documentation of the BIOS data; disconnecting the external cable connections; the opening of the computer case; removing insertion cards that obstruct access to the battery; reassembly after battery replacement and checking BIOS configuration settings.

In the case of computer-aided production systems, the system must be taken out of production for a BIOS battery replacement. Often, a production plant is controlled by several computers in a network. The computers of such a system are often located in a "rack". The effort described above about a battery change would be multiplied by the number of computers in the rack. Two employees with technical knowledge are needed for the exchange.

Solution

The BIOS BATTERY EXTENDER, which consists of a battery adapter, a battery holder and a cable for extension. The battery adapter is inserted into the BIOS battery holder of the motherboard. The battery holder is located outside the computer case.

Customer benefit

The BIOS battery can be easily replaced outside the case and does not require any further technical knowledge. The computer does not have to be switched off for this. The BIOS configuration settings are retained during the battery replacement. Production facilities do not have to be taken out of production.