HP Compaq V3000 User Manual

Product Description
Maintenance and Service Guide 1–5
1.2 Resetting the Computer
If the computer you are servicing has an unknown password,
follow these steps to clear the password. These steps also
clear CMOS:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (refer to Section 5.3,
“Preparing the Computer for Disassembly,” for more
information).
2. Remove the real-time clock (RTC) battery (refer to
Section 5.5, “RTC Battery,” for more information).
3. Wait approximately 5 minutes.
4. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer.
5. Connect AC power to the computer. Do not reinsert any
batteries at this time.
6. Turn on the computer.
All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared.

HP Compaq V3000 Specifications

General

Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Display	14.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) TFT LCD
Hard Drive	120 GB SATA (5400 rpm)
Optical Drive	DVD±RW DL LightScribe
Wireless	802.11a/b/g
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
Weight	2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)
Battery	6-cell Lithium-Ion
CPU	Intel Core 2 Duo