Acer Aspire 5755 Aspire 5755, 5755G Service Guide - Page 72

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section provides details about removing HDD/BIOS passwords. Remove HDD Password as follows: NOTE: NOTE: If the HDD password is incorrectly entered three times, the Password Error Status dialog shown. (Figure 2-22) Figure 2-22. Password Error Status To reset the HDD password, perform the following: 1. Press Enter to continue. The Select Item dialog is shown. (Figure 2-23) Figure 2-23. Select Item 2. Use the  and keys to highlight Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. The Enter Unlock Password dialog box appears. (Figure 2-24) Figure 2-24. Enter Unlock Password NOTE: NOTE: A key code is generated for use with unlocking utility. Make note of this code. 3. On separate, compatible device, boot to DOS. 2-20 System Utilities