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Trying to get Use of computer I just bought
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 1039809" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>I agree with harry. It has a firmware password set in. You can try the following method to remove it... it may or may not work:</p><p></p><p>Shut the machine down. Unplug it from the AC mains. Open up the memory compartment at the bottom of the unit and remove <strong>one</strong> of the modules.</p><p></p><p>Plug the machine back in and reboot. Try resetting the password. If it works, shut down again and replace the module you removed.</p><p></p><p>Note: This method works on some machines, mostly notebooks, but it has worked as well on iMacs. You'll have to try it. If the password can not be reset by this method, send the machine back and get a refund.</p><p></p><p>Regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 1039809, member: 46727"] I agree with harry. It has a firmware password set in. You can try the following method to remove it... it may or may not work: Shut the machine down. Unplug it from the AC mains. Open up the memory compartment at the bottom of the unit and remove [B]one[/B] of the modules. Plug the machine back in and reboot. Try resetting the password. If it works, shut down again and replace the module you removed. Note: This method works on some machines, mostly notebooks, but it has worked as well on iMacs. You'll have to try it. If the password can not be reset by this method, send the machine back and get a refund. Regards. [/QUOTE]
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