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

[James Lockwood]

On Mon, 22 Apr 2002, Sridhar the POWERful wrote:

> On Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 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?
>
> It's a simple connector that goes to a header on the mainboard.  It's also
> fairly easy to replace mechanically.  The real trouble occurs when the key
> is stuck in normal position, and you can't get the case off.

That's when you break out an Oakland Lockpick (1/2" wide flat bladed
screwdriver and a big effing sledgehammer).

-James [if it's good enough for a '71 El Camino, it's good enough for an IBM]