here's the proceedure I found:
The user's guide for earlier versions of the Apple MessagePad stated 
that the MessagePad could be sent in for service to have the password 
removed. That is incorrect. There is no supported method for removing or 
resetting the password and preserving the data and user settings on 
Apple MessagePads.

The following method, called a hard reset, will remove the password, but 
will also result in the loss of all user's data and settings:
1. Press and hold down the power switch.
2. Press the reset switch inside the battery compartment.
3. When a warning dialog is presented on the screen, release the power 
switch.
4. Follow instructions presented by the warning dialog.
5. All data and user settings, including the password, will be 
erased.Any System Update installed is NOT erased.

On 7/11/10 8:36 PM, Mark Phillips wrote:
> OK, I put in some fresh batteries and it works like new. It has a 2 MB 
> expansion memory card(!), a real leather Calise case, 2 styluses and 
> the fax attachment box. Now, if I could just remember the password to 
> get past the login screen. I remember it had a pretty fun lunar lander 
> program, but I can't get past the password prompt!
>
> I will try eBay and Craig's list.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mark

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