Padlock Loop; Password Protection; Erasing A Lost Or Forgotten Password (Clearing Cmos) - Lenovo 9686 Hardware Installation And Replacement Manual

Padlock Loop

Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop that prevents the cover from being
opened when a padlock is locked in the loop as shown in the following figure..
Figure 47. Padlock Loop

Password protection

To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility
program to set a password. When you turn on your computer, you are prompted
to type the password to unlock the keyboard for normal use.

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 Lenovo Care
To erase a forgotten password:
1. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the cover" on page 13.
2. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See
3. Move the jumper from the standard position (pins 1 and 2) to the maintenance
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 50.
7. Move the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pins 1
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What to do next:
v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
v To complete the installation, go to Chapter 4, "Completing the parts
replacement," on page 47.
"Identifying parts on the system board" on page 9.
or configure position (pins 2 and 3).
"Completing the parts replacement," on page 47.
computer by holding the power switch for approximately 5 seconds. The
computer will turn off.
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program.