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lenovo c460 bios password reset

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i got this machine and got locked out and i cant install windows 8.1 on this machine after i installed into hard drive using my main tower then i put back to my c460 all in one touchscreen pc but saying no oprations system found scode 1962

but i booted linux efi from my flash drive they wont let me boot normal windows from my hard drive then bios setup is locked cant change it please helps !!!!!
 

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on most lenovo models iv seen you have to take off the rear access panel and short a jumper power on the system wait for the clear code and reset the jumper.
 
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on most lenovo models iv seen you have to take off the rear access panel and short a jumper power on the system wait for the clear code and reset the jumper.
i tried to find bios chip on the motherboard i found the chip i think so but there is many pin is jumper less i did test battery out cmo not work only time will reset but bios password still stay

one thing found chip sticker said ami-aptio on the motherboard but somewhere chip i think 32pin in other locations on my motherboard i cant find short the jumper locations
can you help me out?

i am installing windows 8.1 from usb flash drive using uefi then until got error message at 89% said i googled down there there error code 0xc0000005
think hardware or software problems i have to pull hard drive using other machine to install perfectly but back to all in one pc wont boot from hd due bios setup and boot order not right i need to change it i might take this all in one pc to local computer shop for they will flash the bios out i has to pay 50 dollars one time fees they will be done in 1 day and pick them up i will be more happy with is new computer!

finally i got diffrent media to works my lenovo c460 pc i has to use real retial copy of windows that weird for now but i will get bios pw remove sooner
 
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you can go lenovo webseit to bring up your questions. i have got my answers on that.
what for can get it from lenovo i know lenovo forums where i can get them answer in there ?
 
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CASE CLOSED my machine will repaired by lenovo tech on-site repair in my house they gonna replace motherboard by this week monday !
 
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System Name lenovo c560 all in one touchscreen pc
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Memory 4GB DDR3
Video Card(s) INTEL
Storage 1TB
Software WINDOWS 8.1
UPDATED: lenovo are sending me a replacement whole machine from lenovo becuase parts shortage cant get motherboard parts they decide to send me a new model instend of c460 to updated model is lenovo c560 has larger 23" touchscreen panel and same specs i gonna update my profile is big great news !!! i will not have worry about this smile !
 
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