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TP 365C/CS/CD/CSD/E/ED - Removing passwords
Applicable to: World-Wide
Passwords
The Passwords are security features that are used to protect the system and the hard disk data from unauthorized access. There are two types of passwords:
User Password
Supervisor Password
How to Disable the Passwords
The following procedure disables both passwords.
1. Power-off the computer.
2. Disconnect the AC Adapter.
3. Open the keyboard and remove the battery pack.
4. Remove the Mylar cover.
5. Locate the S2 switch block on the system board.
6. Set Switch 1 to Off.
7. Wait 30 seconds.
8. Set Switch 1 to On.
9. Replace the Mylar cover.
10. Replace the battery. 11. Connect the AC Adapter.
12. Power-on the computer.
13. Go to a DOS full screen.
14. Press Ctrl+Alt+F11 to access the setup screen and reset the passwords.
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Date Created |
22-07-96 | |
Last Updated |
19-08-98 | |
Revision Date |
18-08-99 | |
Brand |
IBM ThinkPad | |
Product Family |
ThinkPad 365C/CS, ThinkPad 365CD/CSD, ThinkPad 365E/ED | |
Machine Type |
2625 | |
Model |
Various | |
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