10" tablet Security screen... Can't get IN!!

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ICS on a 10" tablet "andi 10" from ebay 1.2 single core, 512dramIII 4gb. I entered and logged code in phone, as a backup, ie I am NOT an idiot, i know the code i used... I have my screen set to "never dim" as i use it to read pdf's. tested code, worked. reboot DOES NOT WORK... help.

p.s. Seller on ebay, while in Florida, is on vacation AND only partially knowledgeable

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