1.3 Clearing a Password
If the notebook you are servicing has an unknown password,
follow these steps to clear the password. These steps also
clear CMOS:
1. Prepare the notebook for disassembly (refer to
"Preparing the Notebook for Disassembly"
information).
2. Remove the real time clock (RTC) battery (refer to
Section 5.7, "RTC
3. Wait approximately 5 minutes.
4. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the notebook.
5. Connect AC power to the notebook. Do not reinsert the
battery pack at this time.
6. Turn on the notebook.
All passwords and all CMOS settings will have been cleared.
1.4 Power Management
The notebook comes with power management features that
extend battery operating time and conserve power. The notebook
supports the following power management features:
■
Standby
■
Hibernation
■
Setting customization by the user
■
Hotkeys for setting level of performance
■
Battery calibration
■
Lid switch Standby/resume
■
Power/Standby button
■
Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACP)
compliance
Maintenance and Service Guide
Battery").
Product Description
Section 5.3,
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