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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1200 Series
Models: 1230 and 1232
| Home Page | Notice | Preface | Product Description | Troubleshooting
Illustrated Parts Catalog | Removal & Replacement Procedures | Specifications
Pin Assignments | Battery Pack Operations
Clearing the Power-on Password
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. Remove the
heatspreader.
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