Is CMOS battery failure linked with hard disk not found?

I used a Dell Inspiron n5110. Recently my laptop fails to load the BIOS on booting saying boot device not found. I ran different diagnosis and on doing a hardware scan it says the hard drive was not found. I tested the hard drive externally and it still was not discovered. I replaced it with another and now I keep having to reset the system date and time on starting up the system which is an obvious induction of CMOS battery failure. But is it possible that this had been the cause of my problem for the onset?

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AdrianG001

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June 19th, 2019 07:00

Signs of a CMOS Battery Failure starts with Incorrect computer date and time settings. Also, the date/time keep getting reset even after you fix them in the BIOS. This is the most common CMOS battery failure sign.

Other signs of CMOS Battery failure can be :

Your computer will show a message such as “Booting Error, unable to detect disk drive.”
The computer may be shutting down and will not allow you to perform any task.
Your computer may be too slow. It may be due to wrong time and date. It is time to replace the CMOS battery to correct these issues.
Some of the drivers may be missing or may not work properly. So, you may not be able to print out on the printer. Even if you install the printer driver correctly, your computer may keep on showing the message “can’t find printer.”
Your mouse may not respond properly. You may feel that your mouse might have gotten damaged and be ready to replace the mouse. But it might be solved by simply replacing the CMOS battery. Therefore, before ordering a mouse you can try the same mouse on another computer to check if it is actually defective. So, you can save your hard-earned money!
You may not be able to connect to the internet. It keeps on showing error when connecting to the internet. You need to check whether time and date are correct. If the date and time are wrong, try correcting. Then, check again; if the computer is still not connecting to the internet, you need to replace the CMOS battery.
If you hear a constant beeping sound when working with your computer, it is a sign that you need to replace the CMOS battery.

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Adrian

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LSUFAN51

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June 19th, 2019 08:00

Please keep in mind, the n5110 computer is consider as an old system in the computer world. If any parts in the system never been replace, the bay battery or hard drive usually be the first to be replace. The coin cell battery usually needs to be replace within 5 - 10 years. I'd suggest replacing the coin cell battery with a new one. You can easily purchase one at your local dollar store for about $2.00 - $5.00. You could even check online.

https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/cr2032-batteries

The coin cell specification for your system: CR 2032, page 90 - Inspiron 15R N5110 Setup Guide

Replacing the coin cell battery: Inspiron 15R N5110 Service Manual - pages 60 - 63

https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/product-support/product/inspiron-15r-n5110/manuals

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