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NOTE: You can also use the following steps to disable a forgotten password.
1. Follow the procedures in
Before Working Inside Your Computer
.
2. Remove the:
a) VESA stand
b) back cover
c) VESA mount bracket
d) system-board shield
e) memory
f) optical drive
g) hard drive
h) heat-sink assembly
i) power supply unit
j) input/output board shield
k) converter board
l) power-supply fan
3. Identify the PSWD jumper on the system board.
4. Remove the PSWD jumper from the system board.
NOTE: The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the computer boots without the jumper.
5. Install all the components removed in step 2.
NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the PSWD jumper installed, the system
disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.
6. Connect the computer to the electrical outlet and power-on the computer.
7. Power-off the computer and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.
8. Repeat step 2.
9. Replace the PSWD jumper on the system board.
10. Install all the components removed in step 8.
11. Follow the procedures in
After Working Inside Your Computer
.
12. Power-on the computer.
13. Go to the system setup, and assign a new system or setup password. See
System and Setup Password
.
Removing the Display Panel
1. Follow the procedures in
Before Working Inside Your Computer
.
2. Remove the:
a) VESA stand
b) back cover
c) VESA mount bracket
d) system-board shield
e) input/output board shield
f) WLAN card
g) optical drive
h) hard drive
i) intrusion switch
j) power-button board
k) converter board
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