Acer TravelMate 8473 Acer TravelMate 6495T, TG and 8743, T, TG Service Guide - Page 195

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 0 This section provides procedures for: Clearing the BIOS passwords Performing a BIOS recovery Clearing the BIOS Passwords 0 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. Jumper and Connector Locations 5-5