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Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q BIOS Password Reset

Move the Jumper

: By default, the jumper is on pins 1 and 2 (or 5 and 6 on some blocks). Move it to the maintenance position, pins 2 and 3 (or 2 and 4).

  1. Disconnect the main power and CMOS battery.
  2. Press and hold the power button for 30 seconds to drain capacitors.
  3. Reconnect the CMOS battery (but keep main power off).
  4. Using your tweezers, short the two identified pins.
  5. While holding the short, plug in the AC power.
  6. Press the power button. The PC will turn on, beep, and turn off automatically.
  7. Remove the tweezers immediately.
  8. Press the power button again.

) on the system board. In its default state, it usually covers pins Clear CMOS Mode lenovo thinkcentre m720q bios password reset

The BIOS password, also known as the UEFI firmware password, is a security feature that protects your computer from unauthorized access. It's a password that's stored in the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) chip on your motherboard, and it's used to prevent others from accessing your computer's settings or booting from unauthorized devices. Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q BIOS Password Reset Move the

Tip: Some users report that removing the RAM from the backside is also critical during this specific boot process for the password to clear fully. Disconnect the main power and CMOS battery

If you want, I can provide the M720q hardware maintenance manual steps for locating CMOS/jumpers or a checklist for safely removing the drive for data recovery.

If you don't feel comfortable opening the computer case or can't locate the CMOS reset jumper, you can use a USB flash drive to reset the BIOS password. Here's how: