1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the:
a)VESA stand
b)back cover
c)VESA mount bracket
d)
e)memory
f)optical drive
g)hard drive
h)
i)power supply unit
j)input/output board shield
k)converter board
l)
3.Identify the PSWD jumper on the system board.
4.Remove the PSWD jumper from the system board.
NOTE: The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the computer boots without the jumper.
5.Install all the components removed in step 2.
NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the PSWD jumper installed, the system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.
6.Connect the computer to the electrical outlet and
7.
8.Repeat step 2.
9.Replace the PSWD jumper on the system board.
10.Install all the components removed in step 8.
11.Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
12.
13.Go to the system setup, and assign a new system or setup password. See System and Setup Password.
Removing the Display Panel
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the:
a)VESA stand
b)back cover
c)VESA mount bracket
d)
e)input/output board shield
f)WLAN card
g)optical drive
h)hard drive
i)intrusion switch
j)
k)converter board
l)
m)power supply unit
n)
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