HP (Hewlett-Packard) TC1100 Tablet User Manual


 
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Product Description
1.3 Cle arin g a Pas sword
If the tablet PC you are servicing has an unknown password,
follow these steps to clear the password. These steps also
clear CMOS:
1. Remove the battery pack and Mini PCI communications
memory module slot cover. Refer to Section 5.3, “Preparing
the Tablet PC for Disassembly,” for more information.
2. Remove the RTC battery (refer to Section 5.4, “Real Time
Clock Battery”).
3. Wait approximately 5 minutes.
4. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the tablet PC.
Do not reinsert the battery pack at this time.
5. Connect AC power to the tablet PC.
6. Turn on the tablet PC.
All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared.