System time won't stay set.

I have an Expression 2x that is close to 20 years old and it won't keep accurate time on the clock shown on the screen.   It is always wrong at startup, so I reset it to the correct time, which works until you power down the console.   Upon restart if more than a minute has passed, the clock will be incorrect.  Is there a user serviceable battery that can be replaced to help the Expression 2x keep the time accurately.  

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  • Depending on the age of your desk it is either a battery or a supercapacitor. Before you bust out the tools, try this. Plug your console in and turn it on for 24-48 hours. Then reboot and see if it keeps time If it does, that was your problem. If it does not, you are looking at a replacement. Your solder skills should be your measure of whether you want to accomplish this yourself or if you want to involve a service center. IRRD, this is either a thru-hole solder part which is pretty easy if you are skilled and have a fine point tool or a surface mount chip which requires expert level solder skills and some specialized tools. If you can open your desk and take a picture of the left-hand side we can get a better idea of what you have.  Also on that left-hand board will be a sticker with a part number (41 something) and a revision. That will help.

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  • Depending on the age of your desk it is either a battery or a supercapacitor. Before you bust out the tools, try this. Plug your console in and turn it on for 24-48 hours. Then reboot and see if it keeps time If it does, that was your problem. If it does not, you are looking at a replacement. Your solder skills should be your measure of whether you want to accomplish this yourself or if you want to involve a service center. IRRD, this is either a thru-hole solder part which is pretty easy if you are skilled and have a fine point tool or a surface mount chip which requires expert level solder skills and some specialized tools. If you can open your desk and take a picture of the left-hand side we can get a better idea of what you have.  Also on that left-hand board will be a sticker with a part number (41 something) and a revision. That will help.

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