time on 2020 macbook air loses time

"time on 2020 macbook air loses time: My 2020 macbook air loses time at random times and I have to restart computer. It is on automatic settings so I am not sure if it has to do with battery or something else. It is a refurbished mac that I bought from a private computer store. "

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What do you mean by "loses time"? Is the clock resetting? Or is the battery draining? Or is is something else?

Return This:

Return this to this seller, if having issues. Seems you were sold a faulty device.

Troubleshooting Mac Battery Drain:

Note that all batteries are prone to failure. So, eventually, the Battery Health will cease and it will be time for a new one. Go here: Check the Condition of your Mac Laptop’s Battery - Apple Support

Try a New Charger:

If it is charing from an external device, then use a new charger:

• Power & Cables - Mac Accessories - Apple - Select "Mac Compatibility" on the left
• Find the Right Power Adapter and Cable for your Mac Notebook - Apple Support

A Few Links to Refer to Power:

• If your Mac doesn't Turn On - Apple Support

• How to Turn your Mac On or Off - Apple Support

• About Mac Notebook Batteries - Apple Support

• Charge the MacBook Pro Battery - Apple Support

• If your Mac Battery won't Charge - Apple Support

“time on 2020 macbook air loses time: My 2020 macbook air loses time at random times and I have to restart computer. It is on automatic settings so I am not sure if it has to do with battery or something else. It is a refurbished mac that I bought from a private computer store.”

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Thank you clarifying.

Mac Intermittently Resetting Time:

Try these four command lines in Terminal. You’ll need to enter the administrator after using each in. To open Terminal, go to: Applications > Utilities

sudo rm /etc/ntp.conf

sudo rm /var/db/timed/com.apple.timed.plist

sudo sntp -sS time.apple.com

Source: MacBook Air time keeps changing automatically - Apple Community