Remove Bios Password | Acer 3600/5500 instruction

Remove BIOS Password

Please find J3 jumper on the main board. Then short the jumper to remove BIOS supervisor password. J3 locates under the memory module. Please see the image below.

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Acer 3600/5500 manual Remove Bios Password

Contents

Service Guide Aspire 3600/5500 Series Revision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Features Aspire Communication DC-in jack for AC adaptor Chapter System Block Diagram DDR II Sodimm Board Layout Top View PJP11 BiosBottom View PCN1 AC-IN Front View An Aspire tourIcon Description Closed Front View Left View Right View Rear Panel Indicators Bottom Panel Easy Launch Buttons Icon Function Description Touchpad Launch key Default applicationTouchpad Basics Page Lock Keys and embedded mumeric keypad Using the KeyboardDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Windows Keys Hot Keys Key Icon Description Special Key Hot Key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Second Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor System Memory IR Interface Memory CombinationsLAN Interface 0MB Modem Interface Bluetooth InterfaceWireless Module 802.11b/g optional device In-1 card reader ATA/ATAPI-6 ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6 ATA-6 Combo Drive InterfaceDVD-Dual Interface 2MB DVD DVD-RAM, DVD-R4.7GB, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW SOSW-833SDVD+R, DVD+RW DVR-K15RA Video Memory Audio InterfaceVideo Interface USB Port System Board Major Chips Pcmcia PortKeyboard Battery LCD 14.1 inch AC Adaptor System Power ManagementLCD Inverter YEC YNV-C01 Chapter Bios Setup Utility Chapter Navigating the Bios Utility Main Uuid MainParameter Description CPU Parameter Description Auto Parameter Description Format/Option Parameter Description Options Disabled/EnabledAdvanced 64MB/128MB/DVMT Security Parameter Description Option Boot Boot Device Exit Table below describes the parameters in this screen Bios Flash Utility Remove Bios Password Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You Begin Disassembly Procedure Flowchart Screw List Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Wireless LAN Card and the HDD Module Removing the Memory and the CPU Removing the ODD Module and the LCD module Chapter Chapter Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the ODD Module Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go To External CD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Power System Check Memory check Check the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Message List Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Codes Error Messages Cmos Dimm CPU ID No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence CRT Phoenix Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine Description Chapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Indicator-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Power-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Dimm Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Bottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram System Upper Case Assembly Lower Case Assembly LCD Module HDD Module ODD Module BEF 19V 3PIN Adapter 3 PIN 65W Liteon PA-1650-02CO Bluetooth Card WNC 91.BU513.002Adapter 3 PIN 65W Delta SADP-65KB Adapter 3 PIN 65W Hipro HP Power CORD-CHINA Bluetooth CablePower CORD-AUS Power CORD-DENMARK WAY Button Lower CASE- UMALower CASE- NON UMA TP Support Intel Pentium M 1.73G 2M 533FSB Intel Pentium M Dothan 1.6GHZ 2MUfcbga SL7EG B-1 Stepping Intel Pentium M 1.6G 2M 533FSB Intel Pentium M 1.87G 2M 533FSB ODD DVD Dual Module Panasonic UJ-845 ODD DVD Dual Module 8X Hlds GWA-4082NODD DVD Dual 8X Drive Hlds GWA-4082N DL Slot ODD DVD Dual 8X Drive Panasonic UJ-845 MK4025GAS HDD HDD HDD 40G 4200PRM Seagate ST94019AHDD HDD 40G 2.5 in RPM Toshiba Pluto HDD HDD 60GB 2.5 in RPM Seagate N2 LCD LCD 14 .1 Wxga Glare QDI N141V2 LCD LCD Wire CableLCD Assy LCD Module 14 .1 Wxga Glare LCD LCD Inverter LCD LCD Bracket SET LCD LCD BezelLCD Assy LCD Module 14.1 Wxga Glare 6M.A70V5.013 6M.A70V5.014 Memory Mainboard 910GML UMA Glan W Mainboard 915PM for VGA Glan WReader Pcmcia Slot W/O CPU Pcmcia Slot W/O Reader CPU Memory Speaker SET R&L Rubber Foot TWO PinsTouchpad LCD Rubber PAD Chapter Aspire 3600/5500 Series Appendix a Model Definition and ConfigurationCard Wireless Number Reader Model Card Wireless Appendix a Test Compatible Components Appendix B Specifications Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test LI-ION Kestrel 4S2P Panasonic Pack Cell 4.4AH W/O IndicatorIsdn Appendix B Pcmcia USB Pcmcia Pcmcia ATAPCMCIA-SCSI 102 Online Support Information Appendix C 104