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Question posted by mickeyhoessler on October 10th, 2018

Password Not Recognized

Can't understand why. Had this laptop since new. Password hasn't changed in seven years. What to do now

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on October 14th, 2018 12:59 AM
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you have to do bios password reset to be able to use the laptop

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Service Guide - Page 1

for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
Service Guide - Page 2

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Service Guide - Page 7

... Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS 32 Information 32 Main 33 Security 34 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utilities 39 DOS Flash Utility 40 WinFlash Utility 41 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 42 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 Disassembly Requirements 47...
Service Guide - Page 9

... 195 Clearing Password Check 195 Clear CMOS Jumper 195 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 197 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 199 Aspire Exploded Diagrams 200 Main Assembly 200 Lower Cover 202 LCD Assembly 203 LED Assembly 204 Aspire FRU List 205 Screw List 229 Model Definition and Configuration 231 Aspire 5742/5742G 231 Aspire 5742Z/5742ZG...
Service Guide - Page 11

...; Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit2 • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit2 CPU and chipset • Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset 5742, 5742G • Intel® Core™ i5-450M/i5-460M/i5-540M/i5-560M/i5-580M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.40/2.53/ 2.53/2.67/2.67...
Service Guide - Page 12

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Service Guide - Page 13

... Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power adapter and battery • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management... • 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack • ENERGY STAR® • 5742, 5742Z • Battery life: 3.5 hours • 5742G, 5742ZG • Battery life: 3 hours Power adapter...
Service Guide - Page 42

Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of HDD installed on ...WD2500BEVT-22A23T0 WD-WX30AA9U3617 None V1.01 Intel V1994 123456789 Aspire5742 Acer 3A1243A988698043211288AE1D5E974E F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is an identifier ...
Service Guide - Page 44

... Setup menu only and does not have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to change the value of parameters. If you forget your password. Enter HDD Password. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot : [Disabled] F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6...
Service Guide - Page 45

... the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the "Enter New Password" field. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. If desired, you set the user...
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... HDD, AC and Battery from the HW Gap. 5. Clearing Password Check Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If users set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for the Aspire 5741/5741G. Use an electric conductivity tool to clear the password by the following steps: 1. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides you with the...
Service Guide - Page 209

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Service Guide - Page 210

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Service Guide - Page 215

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Service Guide - Page 283

... is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment. Refer to the Aspire 5741/5741G Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components...

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