Clearing The Power-On Password - Compaq 1270 Maintenance & Service Manual

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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario Series
Models : 1270, 1670, and 1675
| Notice | Preface
| Removal & Replacement Procedures
Pin Assignments
| Product Description
| Battery Pack Operations
United States June 27, 2004
| Troubleshooting
| Specifications
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
4. Remove the Palmrest
Cover with Touch
5. Remove the
heatspreader.
pack.
Pad.