Specifications

United States January 3, 2003
Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1200 Series
Models: 1230 and 1232
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Clearing the Power-on Password
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
pack.
4. Remove the Palmrest
Cover with Touch Pad.
5. Remove the
heatspreader.
6. Remove the
keyboard.
7. The
dip switch
contains four bits. Set
the third bit to ON for
30 seconds and return
it to OFF position.
8. Reassemble the
computer.
9. Turn on the
computer to verify that
the power-on password
has been cleared. If it
has not been cleared,
repeat Steps 1 through
10.
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