Clearing the CMOS 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. Remove RTC battery for 30 seconds and replace it .
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 9. |