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Old August 30th, 2004, 09:40 AM   Digg it!   #1 (permalink)
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HELP! I've forgotten password!

I need help! I have forgotten my password needed to log my system on! I have a IBM Thinkpad laptop in which had a password required before the system would boot.....how to retrieve this or even remove it so that my computer may be used?? Please help!!
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Old August 30th, 2004, 09:48 AM     #2 (permalink)
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I could see the problem here, however I am an adult and it is MY system. I have not used it in awhile and all these darn passwords that you need for just about anything now-a-days, I guess I should have just chosen 1 and used it for all. How about e-mailing me instead of in the forum then???
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Old August 30th, 2004, 09:51 AM     #3 (permalink)
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You take it to ibm authorized repair shop and ask them to remove the password.
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Old August 30th, 2004, 09:58 AM     #4 (permalink)
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what does this usually cost to be done?
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Old August 30th, 2004, 11:44 AM     #5 (permalink)
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Click here and enter the required info.

This should take you to the support page for the laptop and should give you info on how to fix your problem.
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Old August 30th, 2004, 11:50 AM     #6 (permalink)
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Thanks! I will try it out.
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Old August 30th, 2004, 11:57 AM     #7 (permalink)
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Note: Do not forget your Power On Password! If you forget your power-on password, you cannot reset it. You have to take the computer to an IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative to have the password cancelled. Proof of purchase is required, and an additional charge might be required for the service.
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Old September 5th, 2004, 06:36 AM     #8 (permalink)
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too bad its a laptop cause i know a simple fix if it was a desktop
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