Thanks! I also found a similar procedure that recommends removing the memory card to save the user data on that device before doing the hard boot. Mark On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 8:45 PM, Technomage wrote: > 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 >> > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >