Clearing A Password - HP Compaq tc1100 Maintenance And Service Manual

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1.3 Clearing a Password

If the tablet PC has an unknown setup or power-on password,
follow these steps to clear the password. These steps do not clear
the drivelock password.
1. Remove the battery pack and Mini PCI communications
memory module slot cover. Refer to
the Tablet PC for Disassembly,"
2. Remove the RTC battery (refer to
Clock
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 setup and power-on passwords have been cleared.
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Section 5.3, "Preparing
for more information.
Section 5.4, "Real Time
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