Save BIOS settings by removing and replacing CMOS battery while PC is running?

Delicieuxz

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I want to replace the CMOS battery in my old PC before giving it away. Will the BIOS not lose its configuration if I do it while the system is powered on? I can put some tape on the battery to make sure it doesn't fall and short against anything.
 
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