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power on password

carolin umana — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 17:04:23 GMT

I have an old Presario 7282 and my son forgot the power on password, I looked all over to find out how to remove the CMOS battery, but was not able to find anything in this model.

Can you please help me?? I have the CPU already without the cover, but I can't find the CMOS

Re: power on password

Gene Chapman — Sun, 05 Sep 2004 08:25:45 GMT

On the 7200 series you should have a W1 jumper. Remove it and count to ten then put it back on. This should clear the CMOS. The power on password may not be stored in CMOS.

Gene

Re: power on password

carolin umana — Sun, 05 Sep 2004 12:35:04 GMT

Dear Gene:

Thanks so much...but can you please let me know where can I find this W1....I looked all over...but was not able to find it.

Thanks again for all your help.

Carolina