Where is the Jumper for resetting the BIOS located?

broesel233

I have opened my Acer Aspire 717-71G-58KH because I forgot my BIOS Password. I tried resetting it using a BIOS password generator wich did not work. Now I am searching for the jumper wich resets the BIOS password.

brummyfan2

Hi,
I think it's the points marked with yellow circle. Please make sure it says CMOS near the points, I couldn't read it.

brummyfan2

Hi,
Yes, just short with a screw driver, put the back cover and try starting and see whether it helps.

brummyfan2

Hi,
I think it's the points marked with yellow circle. Please make sure it says CMOS near the points, I couldn't read it.

broesel233

brummyfan2 said:

Hi,
I think it's the points marked with yellow circle. Please make sure it says CMOS near the points, I couldn't read it.

It says JCMOS1. I think that is right, isnt it?

broesel233

broesel233 said:

brummyfan2 said:

Hi,
I think it's the points marked with yellow circle. Please make sure it says CMOS near the points, I couldn't read it.

It says JCMOS1. I think that is right, isnt it?

And when do I have yo short it? Thanks for your help.

brummyfan2

Hi,
Yes, just short with a screw driver, put the back cover and try starting and see whether it helps.

broesel233

brummyfan2 said:

Hi,
Yes, just short with a screw driver, put the back cover and try starting and see whether it helps.

Thanks a lot

brummyfan2

You are welcome 

ahduezcianx

broesel233 said:

brummyfan2 said:

Hi,
Yes, just short with a screw driver, put the back cover and try starting and see whether it helps.

Thanks a lot

hi,I'm having similar problems with my laptop A715. Can I ask you something? 

brummyfan2 said:

Hi,
Yes, just short with a screw driver, put the back cover and try starting and see whether it helps.

When you do it, do you disconnect the battery ?  I wait for your answer, thanks.

brummyfan2

ahduezcianx said:

broesel233 said:

brummyfan2 said:

Hi,
Yes, just short with a screw driver, put the back cover and try starting and see whether it helps.

Thanks a lot

hi,I'm having similar problems with my laptop A715. Can I ask you something? 

brummyfan2 said:

Hi,
Yes, just short with a screw driver, put the back cover and try starting and see whether it helps.

When you do it, do you disconnect the battery ?  I wait for your answer, thanks.

No, you don't have to remove the battery.

ahduezcianx

brummyfan2 said:

No, you don't have to remove the battery.

Thanks you very much. have a good day : ) 

ahduezcianx

brummyfan2 said:

No, you don't have to remove the battery.

Can you guide me how to reset the bios in more detail? 
I have found a tutorial here. https://www.acerrepairblog.us/travelmate-6493/clearing-password-check-and-bios-recovery.html
can i follow it or just simply  brummyfan2 said:

Hi,
Yes, just short with a screw driver, put the back cover and try starting and see whether it helps.

ahduezcianx

brummyfan2 said:

Hi,
Yes, just short with a screw driver, put the back cover and try starting and see whether it helps.

Sorry, pls help me. I did follow it, but it did not work. it help me to exit Bios Security(enter current password). But when i press F2 to enter BIOS, it until require Password  

brummyfan2

ahduezcianx said:

brummyfan2 said:

Hi,
Yes, just short with a screw driver, put the back cover and try starting and see whether it helps.

Sorry, pls help me. I did follow it, but it did not work. it help me to exit Bios Security(enter current password). But when i press F2 to enter BIOS, it until require Password  

Hi,
You could try removing the CMOS battery and leave it out for a while then reinserting but it involves removing the motherboard as it's on the other side, I can not confirm that it will resolve the problem as well, so I would suggest you to send it for a Service, if you are within the warranty period if you are out of warranty, take it to a local repair shop and get it fixed.
http://www.acer.com/worldwide/support/

fejerm

It is not there for the newer -72G model