How to Reset the CMOS on an HP DV6000

<P>Shut the Pavilion dv6000 down completely and close the display. Disconnect the AC adapter cable and all peripheral hardware, and turn the Pavilion dv6000 so it faces down.</P><P>Push and hold the tab next to the Pavilion dv6000 battery. Rotate the battery outward while lifting it out of its compartment.</P><P>Locate the vented rectangular panel on the bottom of the Pavilion dv6000. It has a rubber foot on one end and two Phillips-head screws on the other. Remove the Phillips-head screws and lift the panel up to reveal the memory compartment. The coin cell battery for the CMOS is on the side of the memory compartment.</P><P>Lift the white plastic connector for the CMOS battery to disconnect it from the motherboard.</P><P>Turn the Pavilion dv6000 over and open the screen. Connect the power cable and turn the computer on. It will not prompt for a password.</P><P>Allow the Pavilion dv6000 to boot completely, and then shut it down. Close the screen and turn the computer back over.</P><P>Replace the Pavilion dv6000 CMOS battery connector and place the cover back on top of the memory compartment. Replace the two Phillips-head screws.</P>

How to Reset the CMOS on an HP DV6000

Shut the Pavilion dv6000 down completely and close the display. Disconnect the AC adapter cable and all peripheral hardware, and turn the P...

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