Clearing the power-on password
requires removing all Setup attributes that are programmed in the CMOS. The RTC battery is located on the system board.
If the password is not known, clear it by
performing the following steps:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Remove the battery pack.
4. Remove the Palmrest Cover with Touch
Pad.
5. Move the keyboard to allow access
to the heatspreader.
6. Remove the heatspreader.
7. Remove the modem.
8. Remove the RTC battery for 30 seconds and
replace it.
9. Reassemble the computer by reversing the previous steps.
10. Turn on the computer to verify that the power-on
password has been cleared. If it has not been cleared, repeat Steps 1 through 10.
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