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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1200 Series
Model: 1245

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Clearing the Power-on Password

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Clearing the power-on password requires removing all Setup attributes that are programmed in the CMOS. The RTC battery msgbub1.gif (1074 bytes) 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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