[rescue] Booting an RS/6000 without a system key

[Steve Sandau]

I have a couple of RS/6000's but no keys. ;)  I removed the switches and
used a large pair of slipjoint pliers to "convince" them that they
didn't *really* need the key in order to turn. The switches got scarred
up a bit, but turn with a regular screwdriver now...


"Jonathan C. Patschke" wrote:
> 
> Is it possible to boot an RS/6000 into normal operating mode if the
> keyswitch is stuck in "service" mode?  Failing that, is it possible to
> obtain a new keyswitch or jimmy the connection on the system board in some
> way?
> 
> --Jonathan
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-- 
Steve Sandau
IS Technician, TMA, Bath, Maine
ssandau at bath.tmac.com