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Power-on Password (2614)



  Power-on Password
To service a computer with an active, unknown, power-on password, do the following.
  1.  Power-off the computer and unplug the power cord.
  2.  Remove the battery pack.
  3.  Remove the math coprocessor access panel.
  4.  Locate the two override pins on opposite sides of the socket.
  5.  Install a jumper wire between the pins.
  6.  Install the battery pack.
  7.  Power-on the computer and leave it on until the LEDs  blink and the computer locks up.
  8.  Remove the jumper wire.
  9.  Press and hold the lid switch, then power-on  the computer.

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