Erasing A Lost Or Forgotten Password (Clearing Cmos) - Lenovo ThinkCentre 6393 Hardware Installation And Replacement Manual

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)

This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords. For more information about
lost or forgotten passwords, go to the ThinkVantage
Note: ThinkVantage Technologies are only available on select Lenovo computers.
To access the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program, open the Start menu
from the Windows desktop, select All Programs → ThinkVantage →Productivity
Center.
To erase a forgotten password:
1. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 11.
2. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See "Locating
3. Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the
4. Replace the computer cover and connect the power cord. See Chapter 4,
5. Restart the computer, leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. Turn off the
6. Repeat steps 1 through 2 on page 30.
7. Move the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pin 1
8. Replace the computer cover and connect the power cord. See Chapter 4,
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parts on the system board" on page 9.
maintenance or configure position (pin 2 and pin 3).
"Completing the parts replacement," on page 27.
computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds. The
computer will turn off.
and pin 2).
"Completing the parts replacement," on page 27.
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Productivity Center program.