I don't know if you are still struggling with the Acer or not - I think the problem is the startup sequence is looking for an OS on a CD or USB and noy on the HDD where t should. Getting past that password is going to be tough IMO - getting to those contacts on the MoBo will probably require partial disassembly of the laptop. With an Acer on the verge of leaving warrranty (within days) I am in the same position as you but with a different Acer flaw. BTW, I have owned a couple of Acers in the past and they were exceptional - but this one that's about a year old is junk compared to the older ones. And acer's practice of having the public/customers Forums act as their troubleshooting team is a method many companies are using to avoid having company-paid troubleshooters helping ccustomers. Speaking of passwords, my laptop doesn't leave home so it's reasonably safe from theft so I don't want any passwords interferring with me being able to repair my Acer once it's out of warranty. Especially passwords I never put in place! IMO that's just a way to get Acer products returned for factory approved service. It sounds like the Linux solution is working for you! Excellent! Goood Luck,,
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