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Presario 1700 Series
Models: XL260, XL261, XL262, XL264, XL265, XL266, XL274, XL275, XL360, XL361, XL362, XL363, XL364, XL365, XL366, XL367, XL368, XL369, XL370, XL371, XL372, XL373, XL374, XL375, XL376, XL377, and XL378
7. To clear the password, remove the RTC battery for 10 seconds and (or simultaneously make contact with the two pads located at R37 on the system board using a conductive piece of material such as a piece of wire or tool).
8.Reassemble the Notebook.
9.Turn on the Notebook to verify that the