Replacing The Cover And Connecting The Cables - IBM 8185 - ThinkCentre M50 - 256 MB RAM User Manual

To erase a forgotten password:
10. Replace the cover and connect the power cord. See "Replacing the cover and

Replacing the cover and connecting the cables

After working with options, you need to install any removed parts, replace the
cover, and reconnect any cables, including telephone lines and power cords. Also,
depending on the option that is installed, you might need to confirm the updated
information in the IBM Setup Utility program.
To replace the cover and connect cables to your computer:
1. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools
2. Clear any cables that might impede the replacement of the cover.
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1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
2. Remove the cover. See "Removing the cover" on page 56.
3. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See
"Identifying parts on the system board" on page 57.
4. If necessary, see "Installing adapters" on page 60 to remove any adapters that
impede access to the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper.
5. Move the jumper from the standard position (pins 1 and 2) to the
maintenance or configure position (pins 2 and 3).
6. Replace the cover and connect the power cord. See "Replacing the cover and
connecting the cables."
7. Restart the computer, leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. Turn off the
computer by holding the power switch for approximately 5 seconds. The
computer will turn off.
8. Repeat steps 2 through 4 on page 70.
9. Move the jumper back to the standard (pins 1 and 2).
connecting the cables."
or loose screws are left inside your computer.