Targus DEFCON CL — Resettable Combination Cable Lock
Standard slot4-digit resettable2 m steel cable2-year warranty
The Targus DEFCON CL (PA410E, also listed as DEFCON T-Lock Resettable Combination Cable Lock) secures a notebook, monitor or other device with a standard T-bar security slot to a desk using a 2 m galvanised steel cable and a 4-digit resettable combination — no keys to manage.
Targus includes SecureSpacers for different chassis thicknesses and a Security Base Plate, so the same lock can also anchor equipment that has no security slot, such as a desktop PC or peripheral, using the adhesive or screw mounting options.
Before you order: This lock fits the standard security slot (Kensington-type T-bar slot, about 3 x 7 mm). It does not fit Nano or Noble Wedge slots. Targus publishes a 2 m cable length for PA410E; some distributor listings show 2.1 m.
What's in the Box
- Targus DEFCON CL combination cable lock with 2 m cable
- SecureSpacers (1.6 / 0.8 / 0.4 mm)
- Security Base Plate with adhesive and screw mounting options
What It Means in Practice
- The factory code is 0000 — set your own 4-digit code before first use and record it.
- Spacers keep the T-bar head tight on thin laptops so it cannot be wiggled out.
- The base plate turns a slot-less device into a lockable one: fix it with adhesive or screws, then pass the cable through it.
- The 2 m cable reaches desk legs and cable trays that are further from the device.
What Will Not Work
- Laptops with only a Nano slot or a Noble Wedge slot (many current thin HP, Lenovo and Dell models).
- Master-code or master-key management for large fleets.
- Removing the lock without the code — a forgotten code means the cable must be cut.
Key Features
Resettable code
4 digits, 10,000 combinations, factory set to 0000.
Long steel cable
2 m galvanised steel cable, 4 mm diameter.
SecureSpacers
Three spacer thicknesses for a tight fit on different chassis.
Base plate
Anchor point for devices without a security slot.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
PA410E |
| EAN / GTIN |
5024442711206 |
| Brand |
Targus |
| Model |
DEFCON CL / DEFCON T-Lock Resettable Combination Cable Lock |
| Lock |
| Lock type |
Combination, 4-digit, resettable |
| Combinations |
10,000 |
| Factory code |
0000 |
| Slot compatibility |
Standard security slot (T-bar) |
| Cable |
| Length |
2 m |
| Diameter |
4 mm |
| Material |
Galvanised steel |
| Physical |
| Weight |
0.2 kg |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Limited 2-year warranty per Targus — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reset the code?
Follow the Targus user guide: with the current code dialled in, set the reset mechanism, dial the new 4-digit code and release. Test the new code with the cable unlocked before relying on it.
Can I lock a desktop PC with it?
Yes. Attach the included Security Base Plate to the PC case and pass the cable through it.
Does it fit my new thin laptop?
Only if the laptop has a standard T-bar slot. Many recent thin models use Nano or Wedge slots instead; send us the model and we will check.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
The DEFCON CL is a long-standing, practical choice when your fleet still uses the standard slot and you prefer codes to keys. The base plate is the hidden bonus for projectors, PCs and peripherals. For full desk setups, see our
docking stations.
✓ Buy it if your devices have the standard security slot and you want a long cable with a resettable code.
✕ Skip it if your laptops use Nano or Wedge slots, or you need master-key administration.
→ Also consider Manhattan 440301 universal combination lock for Wedge, Nano and standard slots.
Unsure about your security slot? Send us the device model and we will confirm before you order.