IBM I 1700 manual How to Disable the Password

Before checking problems with the computer, deter whether or not the damage applies to the warran referring to the following:

Note for Warranty: During the warranty period, the c tomer may be responsible for repair costs if th damage was caused by misuse, accident, modifica unsuitable physical or operating environment, or impr

maintenance by the customer. The following			list	pro
some	common items	that are not covered under		warr
and	some symptoms that may indicate that the			sys
was	subjected	to stresses beyond normal	use:

The following is not covered under warranty:

ŸLCD panel cracked by applying excessive force from being dropped

ŸScratched (cosmetic) parts

ŸCracked or broken plastic parts, broken latches broken pins, or broken connectors caused by e sive force

Ÿ Damage caused by liquid spilled into the sys

ŸDamage caused by the improper insertion of a

Card or the installation of an incompatible car

Ÿ Damage caused by foreign material in the FDD

ŸDiskette drive damage caused by the diskett

cover being pressed or by the insertion of with multiple labels

Ÿ Damaged or bent diskette eject button

ŸCD-ROM drive damage caused by excessive forc

shock, or from being dropped

Ÿ Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported d

ŸForgotten computer password (making the computer unusable)

The	following symptoms might indicate damage caused
by	nonwarranted activities:

ŸMissing parts might be a symptom of unauthorize service or modification.

ŸHDD spindles can become noisy from being sub-

jected to excessive force or from being dr

How to Disable the Password

There are three passwords used at a typical c the Setup password, the HDD password, and the Po On password.

ŸPower On password:

1.Power off the computer.

2.Remove the battery pack and AC Adapter.

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