Lenovo a50p 8193 Guia Do Utilizador
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)
This section contains instructions on erasing some lost or forgotten passwords,
such as a user password.
such as a user password.
To erase lost or forgotten passwords:
1.
1.
Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 14.
2.
Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Locating
parts on the system board” on page 11.
parts on the system board” on page 11.
3.
Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the
maintenance or configure position (pin 2 and pin 3).
maintenance or configure position (pin 2 and pin 3).
4.
Close the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Completing the
parts replacement” on page 32.
parts replacement” on page 32.
5.
Restart the computer and leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. Turn off the
computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds. The
computer will turn off.
computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds. The
computer will turn off.
6.
Repeat step 1 through step 2 on page 36.
7.
Move the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pin 1
and pin 2).
and pin 2).
8.
Close the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Completing the
parts replacement” on page 32.
parts replacement” on page 32.
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