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Presario 1200 Series
Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275
Before You Begin Specifications Parts Catalog
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Product Description Pin Assignments
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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. 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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steps page.
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