IBM 365xX, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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How to Disable the Power-On Password
1. Power off the computer.
2. Remove the frame (see “1040 Frame” on page 154).
3. Position the keyboard as shown in the figure.
4. Jumper the two password jumper pads located on the
system board.
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5. Power on the computer to clear the password.
6. Replace the keyboard and the frame.
Note
When replacing the frame, make sure the frame
fits correctly in place. If not, the click buttons of
the TrackPoint III cannot be pressed. (See the
note in “1050 Keyboard Unit” on page 156.)
7. Replace the screws.
8. Power on the computer and wait until the POST ends.
9. Verify that the password prompt does not appear.
To reactivate the password, set the password again.
If the following symptoms are present, they may
indicate damage caused by non-warranted
activity:
Missing parts may be a symptom of unauthorized
service or modification.
HDD spindles can become noisy if subjected to
excessive force or by being dropped.
I9990303 errors can be caused by exposure to
strong magnetic fields.
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