Acer Aspire S3-391 Support Question
Acer Aspire S3-391 Support Question
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Question posted by LMSchmeer on December 30th, 2013
How To Reset Or Recover A Password On My Acer Aspire 5742-7620 Laptop?
We have owned the laptop for a year. We had to re order a power cord and in the time we didn't use the lap top, we forgot the password. I have tried many options and none have worked.
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on December 31st, 2013 5:06 AM
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Hi, if you are using windows7 please refer to the link below, if it's 8, please post again.
Answer #2: Posted by TechSupport101 on December 31st, 2013 5:06 AM
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Hi, if you are using windows7 please refer to the link below, if it's 8, please post again.
Related Acer Aspire S3-391 Manual Pages
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 2
..., and High Definition Multimedia Interface are available on the ACER/CSD website. There are no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for the updates made to this Aspire S3 MS2346 Service Guide. Copyright
© 2011 by any...
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 4
... a different part number code than those given in the FRU list in this printed service guide. When ordering FRU parts: Check the most up-to order FRU parts for Acer's global product offering.
You must use the list provided by your regional Web or channel. This service guide provides you with all technical information...
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 5
Aspire S3 MS2346
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications
Features 1-3 Operating System 1-3 Platform 1-3 System Memory 1-3 Display 1-3 Graphics 1-3 Storage Subsystem 1-4 Audio Subsystem 1-4 Communication 1-4 Privacy Control 1-4 Power Adapter and Battery 1-5 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-5 I/O Ports 1-5 Software and Tools 1-6 Warranty 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Environment 1-7
...
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 6
...Flash Utility 2-13 WinFlash Utility 2-13
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-14 Removing the HDD Password 2-14 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-15
Using DMI Tools 2-16 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-16
CHAPTER ...WLAN Board 3-34 Removing the M-SATA Board 3-35 Removing the Keyboard 3-36 Removing the Power Button Board 3-38 Removing the Middle Cover Assembly 3-39 Removing the LCD Module 3-41
...
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 8
CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations
Mainboard Layout 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5
Clearing the BIOS Passwords 5-5 Performing a BIOS Recovery 5-6
CHAPTER 6 FRU List
Aspire S3 MS2346 Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4
FRU List 6-6
CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components
Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 7-3
CHAPTER 8 Online Support Information
Online Support ...
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 12
...HD webcam
Acer Video Conference software, featuring:
Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280×1024 resolution
Acer Video Conference Manager featuring...
0
WLAN:
Acer InviLin™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
Supports Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology
WPAN...
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 13
...99% capacity 3.5 to 4 hours for 0-100% (charge-in-use) ACPI 3.0-compliant power management system ENERGY STAR compliant
Keyboard and Pointing Device 0
Keyboard
0
&#...61548;84-/85-/88-key full-size Acer FineTip ...
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 14
...use the full-featured software. (except Japan)
newsXpresso
Nook for PC (US only)
Windows Live™ Essentials
Security
0
Acer... China, Hong Kong)
Multimedia
0
Acer clear.fi
NTI Media Maker™
Gaming
0
Acer Games powered by WildTangent® (except China, Hong Kong,...
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 15
...
Acer Updater
eBay® shortcut (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, India, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, US, UK only)
MercadoLibre (Mexico only)
Netflix shortcut (Canada, US only)
Warranty 0 One-year International Travelers Warranty...
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 20
Deliver stereo audio output.
1-12
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Icon
Item
1
Battery reset pinhole
2
Strap Slot
3
Speakers
Description
Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to reset the computer (simulates removing and reinstalling the battery)
For optional strap accessory.
Base View
No. Base View
Table 1-5. Base View 0
Figure 1-5.
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 26
D2D Recovery 0
The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer to factory condition. During POST, press F1 to Enabled. 5.
KB
69
Thermal ENE P2800
2528
Fan
28
Figure 1-...
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 30
Keyboard
Item
Specification
Type
Aspire AF1S Flat keyboard
Total number of keys
84 keys
Windows logo key
Yes
Internal and external USB
Yes
keyboard work simultaneously? Features
Overlay numeric keys Inverted "T" cursor keys Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback,
wireless and sleep functions, and display ...
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 40
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4
BIOS Flash Utilities 2-12 DOS Flash Utility 2-13 WinFlash Utility 2-13
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-14 Removing the HDD Password 2-14 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-15
Using DMI Tools 2-16 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-16
2-2
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 45
Enabled or Disabled
NOTE: NOTE:
When prompted to its dealer. Resetting the BIOS password may require the user to return the computer to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. Security
0
Use this tab to enable password requirement during system boot
Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set - - -
BIOS Security
Parameter...
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 46
... exit from the BIOS Setup Utility.
2-8
System Utilities The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field and press Enter.
+ IMPORTANT:
Use care when typing a password. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears.
Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Press to highlight a Set _______...
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 47
... Enter.
Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Type the new password in the Enter New Password field. 4. Setup Notice 5. Set Supervisor Password
Enter Current Password [
]
Enter New Password [
]
Confirm New Password [
]
Figure 2-6. System...
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 52
... Code
NOTE: NOTE:
XXXXXXXX = HDD Password Error Code
3. Password Encoding 4. Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Type the following command:
A\> unlockhd XXXXXXXX
Figure 2-12. Removing the HDD Password 0
NOTE: NOTE:
If the incorrect HDD password is entered three times in succession, an error is generated. (Figure 2-11)
Password Error Status
HDD password error code
Figure 2-11...
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 53
Figure 2-14. Refer to short the clear password hardware gap (G2201) located on page 5-5 section for detailed instructions. G2201 Hardware Gap
System Utilities
2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 0 To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password), you need to the "Clearing the BIOS Passwords" on the mainboard.
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 171
Users MUST use the local FRU list provided by the regional Acer office on how to dispose it properly, or follow the local government...code from those given in global configurations for the Aspire S3 MS2346. NOTE: NOTE:
To scrap or to return the defective parts, users should follow the rules set by the regional Acer office to order FRU parts for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). ...
Acer Aspire S3-391 Notebook Service Guide - Page 193
...purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: Service guides for ways...a local Acer branch office. and password. Also contained on this website are always looking for all technical queries. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. Acer's Website...
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