Erasing Lost Or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing Cmos) - Lenovo ThinkCentre A58 5473 User Manual

Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)

This section contains instructions on erasing lost or forgotten passwords, such as a
user password. For more information about lost or forgotten passwords, go to the
Lenovo Care program.
To access the Lenovo Care, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Lenovo
Care.
To erase lost or forgotten passwords:
1. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the computer cover" on page 12.
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. Close the computer cover and connect the power cord. See "Completing the
5. Restart the computer, leave it on for approximately 10 seconds, and then turn
6. Repeat step 1 and step 2.
7. Move the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pin 1
8. Close the computer cover and connect the power cord. See "Completing the
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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 "Completing the parts replacement" on
page 35.
parts on the system board" on page 10.
maintenance or configure position (pins 2 and pin 3).
parts replacement" on page 35.
off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds.
and pin 2).
parts replacement" on page 35.