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How do I reset my IBM BIOS password?

by John A.

How do I reset my IBM BIOS password?

If both the power-on password and the supervisor password are set, do the following to remove the passwords:

  1. Press and hold F1 to power on the computer.
  2. Enter the supervisor password.
  3. Click the Password icon.
  4. Click the Power on icon.
  5. Enter the supervisor password and press the Space bar.
  6. Press Enter twice.

How do I reset my Lenovo ThinkPad BIOS password?

Remove the battery from laptop, and then remove the bottom of the laptop’s case. 3. Find the CMOS battery, and remove the CMOS battery from laptop gently. This will reset BIOS settings to default settings, thereby clear BIOS password.

How can I get Lenovo BIOS password?

2. Power-on password

  1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to start the ThinkPad Setup program.
  2. Select Security -> Password -> Power-on Password by using the directional keys.
  3. Depending on your need, do one of the following:
  4. A Setup Notice window is displayed.
  5. Press F10.

How do I reset my IBM w3 password?

Procedure

  1. On the IBM Security Verify sign-in page, click Forgot password?.
  2. Type your user name and click Continue.
  3. Click the reset password link that was sent in the email.
  4. Enter your new password, then reenter your password for confirmation.
  5. Click Change Password.
  6. Click Return Home to sign in with your new password.

How do I reset my IBM ThinkPad?

Press the “F11” key after the ThinkPad Recovery Menu appears. Enable the “Restore Factory Defaults” option and follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall and customize your Windows operating system. The restore process also reinstalls other third-party software included on the computer when you first purchased it.

How unlock BIOS Supervisor password from Lenovo Thinkpad laptop without damage laptop?

You can remove the BIOS and supervisor password by shorting the security chip. This can be done simply by putting a conductor (like a small screwdriver) on the SDA and SCL pins of the security chip during the bootup process. Remember to ALWAYS remove the BIOS battery.

How do I find my IBM password?

Procedure

  1. Enter your IBM ID.
  2. Click Forgot password?. A message displays, If you have forgotten your password, register for a new one here with your IBM ID.
  3. Enter your IBM ID and click Continue.
  4. Enter the answer to your security question.
  5. Enter your New password.
  6. Verify your New password.
  7. Click Submit.