Acer Aspire E1-521 Acer Aspire E1-521 Notebook Service Guide - Page 67

Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password Clearing the Password Check The password check can be removed by shorting the "RTC_RST" point with a metal instrument. 1. Remove the battery (refer to Battery Pack Removal on page 5-7). 2. Remove the base cover door and the memory module (refer to DIMM Module Removal on page 5-21). 3. Under the memory module slots, locate the CMOS jumper. 4. Use an electronic conductivity tool to bridge the two points of the jumper. Figure 2:41. CMOS Jumper System Utilities 2-26