Q. The Fios box in our house is once again beeping every 15 minutes because the backup battery needs to be replaced. Is there any way to silence that thing? A. There is, and it’s a little ...

Your car won't start. You have a dead battery. We know, it's a pain! You'd like to pull it out and get it checked at an auto parts store or maybe even replace it—and you want to do it yourself to save ...

Changing a laptop battery requires basic tools like screwdrivers and a new battery matching the model. Reasons for changing a laptop battery include diminishing battery life, damage, or only working ...

You try to turn on your car, and it just won’t start. Maybe the dashboard doesn’t even light up. A likely cause: The 12-volt battery is dead. All cars lose a little battery power when parked. If you ...

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