Super useful video, thanks. I had to change out the CMOS battery on one of these and was afraid I’d break the antenna wires getting the motherboard out. You just popping them off with tweezers was a huge confidence boost.

@user-se4mi2zp3j

Ай бұрын

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Thank you men, I would have broke the NUC without your help

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It helped me take mine apart to replace the CMOS battery. It was particularly helpful to see hot to pry the motherboard out of the case. As you mentioned in the video, it's mainly the audio port that you need to free by bending the front case out a little. I had 3 of them that I needed to replace. I found another video that showed how to attach the wires to a standard CR2032 battery using metal tape. I did that and saved myself probably $30. I don't know why Intel had to put the battery under the motherboard like that. It's a stupid design. And also, it would have been nice if the battery just fit into a slot like it does on most motherboards. I can see needing the wired version due to the small size of the motherboard, but, putting it on the underside of the motherboard is ridiculous. They must just view these computers are being disposable.

@mouthpiec

2 жыл бұрын

i need to replace the battery too ..... is it replacable inside the yellow sleve?

@idmhead0160

2 жыл бұрын

@@mouthpiec Yeah, but, you have to tear the wires off and then tape them back on with some metal tape. And then tape over it, or put another shrink wrapped sleeve over it

@mouthpiec

2 жыл бұрын

@@idmhead0160 ok thanks .... first will try to find the whole package online.

@idmhead0160

2 жыл бұрын

@@mouthpiec What kind of a computer do you need it for? I needed it for an Intel NUC. I found one on Amazon, but, people were complaining the positive and negative wires were on backwards. I'm amazed Intel doesn't offer a replacement part for it. I guess they just want you to throw your computer out and get a new one when the battery dies.

@idmhead0160

2 жыл бұрын

@@mouthpiec I think I found one somewhere, maybe on EBay, but, it was from China and was going to take a month or more to get it

Thanks very much, this video helped me a great deal for my CMOS battery replacement.

Perfect exactly what I needed - I missed the two screws for the VGA on my first attempt, Cheers!

Thanks for the video! You saved me a lot of time and effort and possibly a damaged NUC.

After building a number of tower PCs in the past, I have become a fan of the NUC and it’s small form factor design. The NUC is perfect for office work and general tasks like surfing the web and email which is what must people do on a PC. I recently purchased my first Mac. I went with the Mac Mini M1. Still learning how to navigate the MacOS user interface. Enjoyed the video

@Rickmakes

3 жыл бұрын

If a person doesn't need expandability, the NUCs are a great form factor. I currently have three. I got a Mac Mini M1 and it has been working great for me. I've been using Macs for over thirty years though. If you have any Mac questions, don't hesitate to ask. I can try my best to answer them. I don't consider any questions "dumb" when someone is learning something new.

@botabob

3 жыл бұрын

@@Rickmakes Thanks - I have been watching your vids for awhile - I am a sub, but my settings do not show me in your list. I will let you know if I do have any questions - I purchased Final Cut with the Mac Mini - I have a lot to learn. LOL

@0pticle

3 жыл бұрын

How do you like the Mac mini M1? Thinking of buying it myself but would want to add more memory and storage so it may not make the most sense economically when its all added together. That being said I kind of want to switch to MacOS so I'd love to hear what you think of it so far!

Just did it , had to change the CMOS battery , thanks , lucky I have a battery spot welder ! I used a normal slightly larger battery same volts it still fitted no probs

@Rickmakes

3 жыл бұрын

A battery spot welder sounds like a nice tool. I've thought of getting one but I haven't had a big need for one yet. They would be nice for refreshing old power tool batteries.

That was very informative! Thanks!

@Rickmakes

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

This was really helpful, thanks for such a helpful video

Thank You Sir, great pleasure , very useful . I have to replace the CMOS Battery

8:10 me too, buddy... me too :) Thanks for the vid... Turns out the rattling noise was the battery which apparently got loose somehow!

@Rickmakes

3 жыл бұрын

When I see batteries attached like that, it almost seems like they included them as an afterthought.

@cvcoco

2 жыл бұрын

what was the solution? glue it back down? with what glue? I have to open mine to change the fan and it would be good to change the battery too (if I can find one).

It's a great help thanks brother I salute you.

Thanks it's very informative

They do seem easy enough to disassemble. The hardest part would be reattaching those WiFi antennas. Anyone who has ever done it will probably tell you that it may take a minimum of a few minutes unless you are used to them.

@Rickmakes

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, they can be tricky. Just seeing them can be a challenge these days as I don't have the eyesight of my youth.

@bencze465

Жыл бұрын

I replaced the Wifi adapter in my thinkpad notebook and I was never sure if I'm going to break the cable or port or not. I tried to position but since it was under my finger (to make sure I press directly down) so I was never 100% sure, and I also had to press with more force than I thought should be necessary until it worked somehow. I hate that UFL connector. My CPU is peaking at 85 Celsius so I'm unsure if I should repaste the heatsink but that wifi antenna connector makes me think twice :) taking out and putting the motherboard back seems a little finicky perhaps but by far not as scary.

The cooling fan may be the first component to be failed. I suspect if that component can be bought from the market.

Hi. Thanks for the video. Does the cmos battery replacement come with a sticky pad on the yellow sleeve? Thanks.

this nuc for retro gaming? it will be powerful enough? just 8-16 bits?

Excellent Video. I have a Qn re: battery: My CMOS batter needs replacing. Can I replace just the CR2032 battery inside its yellow plastic housing - did you notice if you can get in there and disconnect the battery and replace it (there really cheap) OR do I have to buy the yellow housing ready to go with the cables and connector as in your link to the CMOS Battery Amazon link? thanks Sam

@Rickmakes

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't dig into that but I'm guessing the wire is permanently connected to the battery. They are often tabs spot welded to the battery and wires soldered onto the tabs. If you could theoretically make the battery assembly if you had a battery spot welder but it is probably easier to just buy one already assembled.

Hi, great vid! But I have a question. Is there ANY possible chance to get a dedicated graphics card and get it working with this little machine to give it some graphical boost? Please reply, I’m considering buying this.

@Rickmakes

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don't think there is a way to connect a dedicated GPU to this model. There might be some newer models that support eGPUs.

@wildviper883

3 жыл бұрын

@@Rickmakes Oh, well, thank you. But fortunately I actually did found some newer, much powerfull model with thunderbolt 3 - Intel NUC Kit 8i5BEK , so that will be possible I think :-)

I HAVE THE EXACT INTEL NUC, I WAS USING IT WHEN IT SUDDENLY LIGHTING STRIKED. AFTER THE LIGHTING THE NUC DID'NT TURN ON AND THE ARE NO LED LIGHTS. PLEASE HELP IF U CAN.

Hi bro, can I put 2 ssd inside of this pc ??Because it has some empty internal ports inside of this pc

I have nuci3pyh intel which suddenly died. Someone said there is a possibility that you have to change the cheepset. Is that true? Can you give me a little picture or estimate of my intel nuc problem. Thanks

What is the recommended period for cleaning the fan?

@Rickmakes

Жыл бұрын

It all depends on how dirty the environment is and how often you use the computer. If it is in a dusty area or you have pets that shed, you would want to clean it more often. Sometimes you can hear the fan is louder due to debris in and around the vents. You can also see dust around the vents on the outside. If that is dirty, it is probably dirty inside too.

@ronen658

Жыл бұрын

@@Rickmakes tnx

is the battery inside the yellow sleeve replaceable?

@Rickmakes

2 жыл бұрын

I have a link in the description to a new battery. You could remove the yellow heat shrink and replace the battery and keep the original wires but the wires are welded to the battery so if you don't have battery welding equipment, you shouldn't do that repair (do not solder the wires!). It is easier to just by the battery with wires.

@mouthpiec

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rickmakes thanks.... but i don't have battery welding. Will tape work?

@Rickmakes

2 жыл бұрын

@@mouthpiec Probably not very well. Conductive epoxy might work but it costs more than buying the preassembled battery. You would also still have to reapply the heatshrink.

thats so dumb, why the battery is on the other side of the board, makes no sense. its only harder to replace it, mine already died...

@Rickmakes

Жыл бұрын

It makes so sense. The battery is one of the few things you can service in this computer and they put it in most difficult to access area.

Is processor soldered to motherboard? Or it has some socket?