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Question posted by vishwanathkr2000 on July 13th, 2011

I Forgotten My Laptop Bios Password

HP 2510P S/N. CNF806426M P/N. GX517PA#ACJ SERVICE TAG NO: C2510PUU7600W2X10GIBN10QE

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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on July 14th, 2011 8:30 AM

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The recovery process is described in the service manual available here: http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Compaq/2510p/65027

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

Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).
Remove the real-time clock (RTC) battery (see RTC battery on page 47).
Wait approximately 5 minutes.
Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer.
Connect AC power to the computer. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time.
Turn on the computer.

All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared.

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