If you know the password you can be confident that your laptop is secure. Keep it disconnected for at least an hour. My problem is the computer will not boot up! When you move that piece of plastic to cover a different set of pins, it changes the settings on the motherboard. I have a acer 5530 travelmate laptop with bios promblems, i cleared the factory password and made my own and as luck would have it i forgot my password and can,t get into my computer looking for a service manual to explain how to remove the cmos battery to clear the password i set, can anybody help? Most direct source would be: support. You can then put the jumper back into its original position. In this case we use another method.
Move this jumper to Clear position. They should be able to provide you, if you provide the serial number for the unit, with the make of the mainboard used in the unit. Now wait for a few seconds and then again remove the jumper and join the center pin to left pin. Then again set it to it's original position. It is not intended for basic users, hackers, or computer thieves. Remove the jumper, and then turn the computer on.
Please do not try any of following procedures if you are not familiar with computer hardware. Both utilities can be downloaded. On a laptop, you may not see jumpers, but dip switches instead. I don't want to go though this again. Make sure you change your password afterward. Evasiveltk where can i find those small battery? Thank you so much for this tool! They make desktop computers, notebooks, monitors, projectors, servers, and storage devices.
Dickinson holds an Associate of Arts in industrial electronics technology and another Associate of Arts in computer science. I cannot get it to start,it wants an hdd password. In this case we use another method. Removing the battery for the whole night was not helping. Sep 29, 2009 Ran into same problem with 5530 Travelmate and found the Gap terminal by process of elimination is G69.
They should be able to provide you, if you provide the serial number for the unit, with the make of the mainboard used in the. My suggestion, try the password three times, and a dialog box should pop up with a code. F2 from post verified no password existed anymore. Step 4: After about an hour, replace the battery in the socket or move the jumper back to the Run position. I'll not be responsible for the use or.
This method might or not not work, it depends on the type of motherboard. Release the power button and disconnect the power cord. Use something like a butter knife or flat head screwdriver to pop the battery out. Have an acer aspire 5315 laptop. This Ebook has articles with photos and videos that show detailed step by step pc repair and maintenance procedures. Note: Installing Acer Empowering Technology is a prerequisite to use Acer eSettings Management.
F2 from post verified no password existed anymore. About the Author Norm Dickinson began his writing career in 1997 as a content creator for Web pages he designed for clients. Any help would be appreciated! You should read your motherboard manual to check its location. Hoping it can help you! Please do not try any of following procedures if you are not familiar with computer hardware. This information is intended for experienced users. Using Computer Hardware This method involves fiddling with the computer hardware and components.
Please do not try any of following procedures if you are not familiar with computer hardware. You will be prompted to enter your current password. This method works well for desktop, however this is not practical for laptop user unless the warranty expired long time ago. After the third time, I got a message saying System Disabled, but I also got a number displayed right below that message. Most direct source would be: support.
Acer is a leading computer hardware manufacturer. Thread starter Similar threads Forum Replies Date 2 Dec 26, 2018 1 Aug 15, 2018 1 Jul 9, 2018 4 Jul 8, 2018 1 Jul 5, 2018 1 Jun 22, 2018 9 May 17, 2018 2 Mar 5, 2018 2 Jan 16, 2018 3 Jan 16, 2018 1 Dec 25, 2017 1 Oct 9, 2017 1 Jul 18, 2017 1 Nov 25, 2016 1 Oct 23, 2016 1 May 25, 2016 2 Apr 10, 2016 5 May 24, 2011 2 Nov 17, 2010 1 Nov 1, 2010. It is not well marked G69 notation is well to the left , but is distinct in that it is 2 triangular orange terminals. No need to pay expensive fees to experts. I'll not be responsible for the use or. The marking is not that clear as G69 label is not right next to it, just look for the 2 triangular contacts. I'll not be responsible for the use or.
It is not intended for basic users, hackers, or computer thieves. Look at the picture below. If everything went well there should be no more password. However, if a drive is protected at a bios level, for security, you cannot unlock the drive this is put into place in case the drive is stolen. All you have to do here is move the switch up or down. Please do not try any of following procedures if you are not familiar with computer hardware.