Clearing Passwords - Lenovo Aptiva Product Manual

Clearing Passwords

This procedure assumes that the configuration jumper block is set to normal mode.
1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. Disconnect
the power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter).
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Find the configuration jumper block, shown in Figure 13.
4. Place the jumper on pins 2-3 as shown below.
1 3
J7B1
6. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, turn on the computer, and allow it to boot.
7. The computer starts the Setup program. Setup displays the maintenance menu.
8. Use the arrow keys to select Clear Passwords. Press <Enter> and Setup displays a pop-up
screen requesting that you confirm clearing the password. Select Yes and press <Enter>.
Setup displays the maintenance menu again.
9. Press <F10> to save the current values and exit Setup.
10. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the power cord from the AC power source.
11. Remove the computer cover.
12. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below.
1
3
J7B1
13. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on the computer.
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