
Jumper and Connector Locations
5-5
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
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This section provides procedures for:
Clearing the BIOS passwords
Performing a BIOS recovery
Clearing the BIOS Passwords
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To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password), you need to short the clear
password hardware gap (G2201) located on the mainboard.
Figure 2-3.
G2201 Hardware Gap
1.
Shut down the computer and disconnect the AC adapter and all other peripherals from the
computer.
2.
Removing the battery pack and lower case cover.
3.
If the Mini Card slot is occupied, remove the installed wireless module and locate the
G2201 gap.
4.
Use an electrical conductivity tool to short the two contacts on the hardware gap together.
Summary of Contents for TravelMate 6495T
Page 1: ... TravelMate 6495T 6495TG 6495Te 8473T 8473TG SERVICEGUIDE ...
Page 9: ...CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications ...
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Page 52: ...1 44 Hardware Specifications and Configurations ...
Page 53: ...CHAPTER 2 System Utilities ...
Page 70: ...2 18 System Utilities ...
Page 71: ...CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance ...
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Page 89: ...Machine Maintenance 3 19 Figure 3 21 HDD Cable ...
Page 94: ...3 24 Machine Maintenance Figure 3 29 Touchpad Cable Figure 3 30 Touchpad Button Cable ...
Page 112: ...3 42 Machine Maintenance Figure 3 62 LCD Module ...
Page 160: ...3 90 Machine Maintenance ...
Page 161: ...CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting ...
Page 191: ...CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations ...
Page 199: ...CHAPTER 6 FRU List ...
Page 202: ...6 4 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List TravelMate 6495T 6495TG 6495Te 8473T 8473TG ...
Page 203: ...FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 6 5 Exploded Diagrams 0 Main Assembly 0 ...
Page 205: ...FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 6 7 LCD Assembly 0 ...
Page 216: ...6 18 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List ...
Page 217: ...CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration ...
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Page 783: ...CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components ...
Page 784: ...8 2 Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 8 4 ...
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Page 791: ...CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information ...
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