Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Clearing the Power-On Password
ÄCAUTION: Clearing the
If you do not know the
1.Turn off the Notebook.
2.Disconnect the power cord.
3.Remove the battery.
4.Remove the Palmrest cover.
5.Remove the keyboard.
6.Remove the heat sink.
7.Locate the CMOS switch to the right of the CD/DVD drive on the system board.
8.Slide the black switch to the right 1 holding it in this position for at least 15 seconds to ensure that the password is cleared.
9.Reassemble the Notebook (refer to the Removal and Replacement chapter later in this MSG).
10.Turn on the Notebook to verify that the
PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES | TROUBLESHOOTING 3 |