Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key
If you enable the Smart Cover Lock and cannot enter your
password to disable the lock, you will need a Smart Cover
FailSafe Key to open the computer cover. You will need the key
in any of the following circumstances:
You can obtain the FailSafe Key by any one of the following
methods:
To open the computer cover:
1. Shut down the operating system properly, turn off the
Power outage
Startup failure
PC component (e.g., processor or power supply) failure
Forgotten password
CAUTION:
The Smart Cover FailSafe Key is a specialized tool
available from Compaq. Be prepared; order this key before you
need one.
Contact your authorized Compaq reseller or service
provider.
Refer to the Compaq World Wide Web site
(www.compaq.com) for ordering information.
Call the appropriate number listed in the warranty.
computer and any external devices, then disconnect the
power cord from the electrical outlet.
Making Hardware Changes
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