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Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
This section provides a procedure for clearing the password and BIOS. The Hardware Open Gap on the
mainboard clears the CMOS of all user settings and restores factory defaults.
Mainboard CMOS Discharge
Discharging the CMOS clears all user settings.
1.
Disassemble the notebook and take out the Mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 69.
2.
Remove the RTC battery. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 73.
3.
Turn the mainboard over, lift up the DIMM protective cover, and short the G3 pad.
4.
Reconnect the RTC battery and reassemble the unit.
Summary of Contents for EC14T Series
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Page 13: ...Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram ...
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Page 65: ...Chapter 3 55 4 Unlock the FPC 5 Remove the FPC and keyboard ...
Page 67: ...Chapter 3 57 4 Partially open the LCD module 5 Remove the hinge cap ...
Page 83: ...Chapter 3 73 6 Remove the CRT cable ...
Page 96: ...86 Chapter 3 7 Pry up the bezel bottom edge 8 Remove the bezel ...
Page 106: ...96 Chapter 3 4 Remove the hinge ...
Page 110: ...100 Chapter 3 11 Remove both antenna cables from the cover ...
Page 124: ...114 Chapter 3 6 Replace the screw covers 7 Insert the stylus ...
Page 153: ...Chapter 3 143 2 Replace the HDD in the bay 3 Adhere the black tape 4 Replace the HDD FPC ...
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