Compaq PC X1000 User Manual

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 5.7, “RTC Battery”).

3. Wait approximately five minutes.

4. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the notebook.

5. Connect AC power to the notebook. Do not reinsert the 

battery pack at this time.

6. Turn on the notebook.

All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared.

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