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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1200 Series
Models: 1230 and 1232
Home Page Notice Preface Product Description Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog Removal & Replacement Procedures Specifications Pin Assignments Battery Pack Operations
Clearing the Power-on Password
Clearing 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