Resetting the Notebook

❏Audio-in (microphone) jack

❏Power

❏IEEE 1394 digital port

❏S-Video-out jack (select models only)

❏Expansion port 2

❏6-in-1 Digital Media Reader slot (select models only)

❏6-in-1 Memory Reader slot (select models only)

1.2Resetting the Notebook

If the notebook you are servicing has an unknown password, follow these steps to clear the password. These steps also clear CMOS:

1.Prepare the notebook for disassembly (refer to Section 5.3, “Preparing the Notebook for Disassembly,” for more information).

2.Remove the real time clock (RTC) battery (refer to Section 5.21, “System Board,” for more information).

3.Wait approximately 5 minutes.

4.Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the notebook.

5.Connect AC power to the notebook. Do not reinsert any battery packs at this time.

6.Turn on the notebook.

All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared.

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