Padlock; Password Protection; Erasing A Lost Or Forgotten Password (Clearing Cmos); Padlock Loop - Lenovo ThinkCentre 7096 Hardware Installation Manual

Padlock

Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be
removed when a padlock is installed.
Figure 41. 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 ThinkVantage
To erase a forgotten password:
1. Remove the computer cover. See"Removing the cover" on page 9.
2. You might have to access the system board components. See "Accessing system
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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 33.
board components and drives" on page 10.
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Productivity Center program.