RE: [Thinkpad] Re: Thinkpad 385XD power-on password

From: James H. E. Maugham <James.H.Maugham_at_verizon.net>
Date: Mon Dec 06 2004 - 18:28:28 EST

thinkpad-bounces@stderr.org wrote:
> Recently, I've been working on a Thinkpad 385XD (2635) (as a
> volunteer technician at Computers for Schools Ontario). When the
> machine boots up, it stops with a password icon which looks like a
> floppy disk. I'm hoping this is only a power-on password.

Bob, that means no operating system found! I.e., the HD has been wiped.

Stick a floppy in it and BOOT.

Regards,

James

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