CMOS battery for Librem 14 v1

Hardware Librem 14
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I’m thinking that I’m up for a new battery in my L14. I did find one post with an outdated link to Amazon (CMOS battery connector type L14v1).
Mine has the long lead from the battery to the connector on the motherboard which appears to be different to the one pictured in the post.

I can contact Purism support I know, but their track record replying to me has been less than stellar, hence my posting here in the hope someone can help.

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Sure but what is the question/sticking point now that you have the battery?

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I don’t have the battery. The link that I provide is a dead link. I was hoping that someone may be able to steer me to a place to buy the correct battery. Even using the Rome-Tech part no which is pictured in that post doesn’t help.

4

I just took a chance and picked out the longest prewired one I could find where the plug polarity was correct (e.g. matched the color orientation of what franklyflawless shared in that post with the black wire on the top). It may be critical you have the correct polarity or things could go badly.

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Possibly this one it is very long but be careful it matches the polarity colors when you install it. Amazon.com: Rome Tech CMOS BIOS Battery for Dell Latitude Rugged only: 5404, 5414, 5420, 5424 - Laptop Backup 3V RTC CR2032 Battery with 2 Wire Cable : Electronics

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Thanks for that, but Amazon don’t have any. But I did manage to track it to here: ✩ Replacement CMOS Battery - 22REGPN2032L – Rome Tech which appears to be the same one, so I ordered one.

For what its worth I emailed Purism support and got the message that they have a backlog of things which is code for them not replying.

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Purism doesn’t work on weekends so the soonest you’d get a response is on Monday.

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Thanks for your response and your optimism. If I hear anything from them I’ll let you know.

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I have just had confirmation from Rome Tech that part no 22REGPN2032L at this link ✩ Replacement CMOS Battery - 22REGPN2032L – Rome Tech will fit the Purism L14 v1. This is a CR2032 battery.

They were good enough to contact me before shipping to make sure and they are aware of Purism products which was reassuring. Cost was about $35aud delivered.

Double checked with Purism support. The above CR2032 battery will fit the L14.