Appendix 115
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the
Product Information Guide.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59.
2
Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board (see "System Board Components" on
page 67), and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to clear the password.
NOTE: When you receive your computer, the jumper plug is attached to pins 1 and 2.
3
Close the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 101).
4
Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
5
After the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer
(see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59).
6
Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
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